The Mather in Evanston

Eating citrus fruit can significantly reduce risk of cognitive decline. A British Journal of Nutrition study over six years found that those who ate citrus daily were 23% less likely to develop dementia.

There’s always something new to explore here—even when it comes to your wellbeing. Yoga in the Wild is one of the latest experiences at The Mather, bringing a fresh perspective to wellness and senior living in Evanston.

Taking mindful movement outdoors, residents can reconnect with nature and themselves through breath, stillness, and gentle flow. It’s all part of an ever-evolving approach to wellness and healthy aging that gives new ways to move, recharge, and discover what works for you.

Feeling stressed or anxious? Just being with friends and family can help significantly. People who spend a fourth of each day with loved ones are 12x more likely to feel joy and contentment.

A beautiful garden can offer more than a change of scenery. When you live at The Mather, a senior living community in Evanston, it can also be a place to reset, reflect, and find a moment of calm.

Our new Self-Guided Journeys feature seven reflection stations throughout The Mather's gardens. Residents can scan a QR code at each station to access thoughtful prompts focused on gratitude, hope, awareness, inner calm, and more.

Enjoy one station during a morning walk, explore several along the way, or return whenever a quiet moment outdoors sounds appealing. It’s another way wellbeing becomes part of everyday life at The Mather.

The quality of our relationships is a better predictor of happiness than money or fame, a Harvard study revealed. Those ties can even stave off mental and physical decline. Make a concerted effort to be there for your friends.

Not only are group classes a great workout; the social aspect reduces stress and loneliness. Find a class at your local community center to get fit and friendly!

Research shows that subjects who practiced yoga fell asleep more quickly and stayed asleep longer than those who took herbal sleep remedies. A natural cure-all, yoga addresses both the physical and psychological elements of insomnia.

Whether it’s vegetables or flowers, cultivating a garden nurtures the body and soul in a number of ways. Not only does it count as exercise, reduce stress, and feed your sense of purpose—it has even been shown to reduce the risk of dementia.

Probiotic health can help counteract poor diet and stress. Foods with probiotics add healthy bacteria to your system, which can enhance nutrient absorption, strengthen your immune system, and aid digestion. Try daily low-fat yogurt or kefir with live, active cultures.

It’s more than the spice of life—variety is a key to living longer. Keeping a routine of varied exercises has been scientifically proven to slow aging on a chromosomal level. Aim for four different physical activities per week.