The CEO Series: Mary Leary, Mather
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The CEO Series: Mary Leary, Mather

Mary Leary, CEO and President of Evanston, IL-based Mather, will celebrate her 20th anniversary at the helm of the organization...

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The Mather launches second phase of pre-sales for upcoming residential towers
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The Mather launches second phase of pre-sales for upcoming residential towers

After a successful first phase pre-sale, The Mather announced today (Tuesday) that it is launching a pre-sales for a second phase of...

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Going Green
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Going Green

Can you imagine finishing a meal by eating the very same utensils you used to consume it? How about the...

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Life Plan Communities Offer Another Alternative to Aging in Place
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Life Plan Communities Offer Another Alternative to Aging in Place

Mark and Sharon Brender, retirees who live in a townhouse in Arlington, Va., love living in an urban environment, walking...

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Mather Institute Announces New Findings on Happiness in Residents of Life Plan Communities, in Year 3 of Landmark Study

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Evanston, IL (January 13, 2021) – What factors are related to the happiness and life satisfaction of Life Plan Community...

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Mather launches customized training program designed to support front-of-house culinary staff at its senior living communities

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Evanston, IL-based Mather is taking a page out of the luxury hotel/hospitality book with the launch of a customized training...

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Changing Perceptions About Aging Means Changing the Words We Use

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Carol Burnett once said: “Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.” Words matter. Words label and...

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Lessons in Finding Happiness During Hard Times

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In the short list of songs that have brought the world joy, you'd be hard-pressed to top the Beatles’ “Here...

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Mather, Chautauqua Partnership Brings Acclaimed Education and Arts Program to Senior Living

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Mather is linking up with celebrated arts and culture organization Chautauqua Institution to bring virtual programming to the masses. The...

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Mather Announces Expanded Leadership Team; Adds Wayne Langley, David Murlette as Senior Vice Presidents

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Evanston, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2020) – Mather, a 79-year-old not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age WellSM, announces the appointment...

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Senior Housing News: Wellness 2.0: Life Plan Communities Customize Programs to Boost Engagement

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The wellness trend has taken the senior living industry by storm — but simply encouraging more healthy habits or offering...

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McNights: Mather LifeWays unveils new name, logo, tagline as part of rebranding initiative

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Evanston, IL-based Mather LifeWays has changed its name to Mather and unveiled a new logo and tagline as part of...

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McKnights: Meet Mary Leary, Hall of Honor inductee

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For Mather LifeWays President and CEO Mary Leary, a career in senior living is more than a job. Working in...

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First McKnight’s Hall of Honor Winners Unveiled

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They are women who have overseen massive growth at their companies, completed multiple degrees, overcome tragedy and mentored younger employees....

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Evanston Woman: Brilliant Business Women 2017

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Eliminating the impossible is a great philosophy and slogan. Mather LifeWays actually operates under this principle. Mary Leary, CEO and President, is currently...

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The New York Times: Bingo? Pass. Bring on Senior Speed-Dating and Wine-Tasting.

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NOTHING about Mather’s-More Than a Cafe looks as if it’s aimed at people over 50. But the Chicago cafe, which...

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Senior Housing News: Mather, Northwestern Launch Study on Life Plan Community Benefits

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To date, no studies have been conducted to determine the impact that living in a life plan community has on...

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Senior Housing News: Mather, JLL Engage with Universities to Draw Students to Senior Living

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With the senior living industry facing a workforce crisis, it’s becoming increasingly urgent to draw talented students to the sector. Two...

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