Mather LifeWays offers free resources to help you get acquainted with us, empower self-discovery, and improve the adventure of Aging Well.
Watch videos; download our educational Orange Papers or informative research surveys and reports; register for Telephone Topics, our live telephone presentations and conversations; or sign up for our monthly newsletter, aging in action.
Newsletter
Our monthly e-newsletter: aging in action
aging in action contains the latest news in the field of aging from a wide variety of sources.
Orange Papers
Mather LifeWays Orange Papers feature topics on aging and living well. New Orange Papers are added regularly – come back to check them out.
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Did You Hear the One About…? A Laugh A Day Just Might Keep the Doctor Away
Laughter is very powerful, as it has been proven to actually alleviate pain. Though most of us aren’t aware of it, we could really use a good laugh each day. Laughter and humor help us relax, lower our stress levels, and help us find “the funny,” which can give us a new perspective on seemingly difficult situations.
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Take Note(s) Living Well Through Music
Music is everywhere. People everywhere can be seen donning headphones whether they’re reading, exercising, traveling, or shopping. What is it about songs that captivate mass audiences? All in all, why is music such a big deal? The answers to these questions are important—especially in regard to cultivating your health and well-being.
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Creating Meaningful Conversations with Older Adults
Like all of us, older adults have a need to tell their stories. They just simply require the right outlet and someone to listen.
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Does Mindful Eating Help You Eat Less or Just Better?
You’ve probably heard about all the ways to lose weight and then some. Diets, fads, no diets, power bars, shakes—you name it. Well, research indicates that mindful eating might be a good place to begin.
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Participation in Online Communities and Psychosocial Well-being Among Older Adults
Preferring alone time—all the time? Within the older adult population, social isolation is a common occurrence—and it means more than just an empty calendar. Social engagement—defined by some researchers as making social and emotional connections with people and the community—has been shown to contribute to the successful aging of older adults.
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Top 10 Power Foods for Older Adults
The old saying, “you are what you eat” is true. Today’s health care professionals all agree: it’s possible to reduce your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer by simply looking at your current diet. Are you eating right?
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In the Pursuit of Happiness: Moving Beyond Daily Pleasures and Experiences
What if you were asked, “Are you satisfied with your life enough to know that you will leave behind a positive legacy?” or, “If you could change anything about your life, would you?” How would you answer?
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Oh, Think of the Possibilities! Creative Thinking at Work and at Play
Remember the last time you were in an art museum viewing paintings or sculpture and found yourself thinking, “This person was a creative genius…I could never do that.”? Well, creativity is about more than the idea of “genius”; it is an innate human ability that every individual possesses. Yes, that means you.You just need to learn how to tap into your natural wellspring of creative prowess.
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Telephone Topics
A nice ring to it: Telephone Topics
Telephone Topics is a FREE program that offers a variety of pertinent and beneficial information. You can listen, learn, participate, and share in conversation with others about, well…just about everything!
Register for the FREE program of your choice and find out more by contacting us at 1 (888) 600.2560 or click below:
Research & Reports
Survey says…
Adult children with family members living in CCRC’s
Mather LifeWays, along with Ziegler and Brecht Associates, Inc. conducted the first-ever national study of family members of residents living in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC). Find out what adult children of CCRC residents are saying about their loved ones’ experiences, and how that influences their own plans for the future.
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Videos
Mather LifeWays is continuously producing informative and entertaining videos that bring to life our mission of creating Ways to Age Well. Visit our YouTube page to browse a collection of videos showcasing everything from NBC Tucson’s coverage of Splendido to behind the scenes footage of one of our Mather’s–More than a Café locations.
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Continue your education and lifelong learning
Gale Morgan, Vice President, Mather LifeWays, speaks with Tucson’s NBC-affiliate about the numerous options available to continue learning and thriving.
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Top 7 items needed in an emergency
Gale Morgan, Vice President, Mather LifeWays, speaks with Tucson’s NBC-affiliate about the seven most important items you should have on-hand in an emergency
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