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APPLIED RESEARCH
DRIVING INNOVATION

2025 INNOVATIVE RESEARCH ON AGING AWARDS

NINE RESEARCH STUDIES RECEIVE HONORS IN 2025

Our Innovative Research on Aging Awards recognizes recent applied research that offers important implications for the senior living and aging services industries. Created to inspire the next practices, the annual award honors groups and individuals for their research that can make a difference in the lives of older adults. From redesigning public parks to bridging cultural and technology gaps using robots, this report highlights the nine 2025 recipients and illustrates how their insights can be implemented.

A Note from our Chief Transformation Officer:

“We’re working to bring research to real life. Sharing this important research reinforces our commitment to encouraging innovation throughout all areas that affect older adults. We hope these findings and ideas will benefit the senior living industry across the country and around the world and congratulate the recipients for their excellent research.” - Cate O'Brien, MPH, PhD

IN THIS REPORT, YOU’LL LEARN:

  • how nature-focused livestream broadcasts can improve social wellness
  • how to leverage social media to teach teenagers and young adults to combat ageism
  • ideas for applying evidence-based research findings to update your practices and benefit your organization
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PROMISING PRACTICES AWARDS 2023:

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