Older adults embrace green living

Research recently released by the Mather Institute — part of Mather, an 82+-year-old notfor-profit organization dedicated to creating ways to age well — reveals that those age 55-plus do care about environmental issues … and they are doing a lot more than just talking about climate change. The Institute, an awardwinning resource for research and information about wellness and aging, examined older adults’ attitudes and actions regarding the environment, and the findings may be surprising.

In their 2022 research brief, Going Green: Environmental Engagement & Future Outlook among Older Adults, the Mather Institute reveals that most of those aged 55+ believe that preserving the environment is a top priority, and they engage in a wide variety of environmentally friendly practices. However, while older adults support protecting the environment, they are not hopeful that current efforts will have a lasting impact.

“The boomer generation has undoubtedly contributed to the

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