It’s Official: The Future of Senior Living Is Here

The Mather’s apartment homes range from 800 to 3,300 square feet, and feature expansive views, high-end finishes, and innovative smart-home technology.

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March 22, 2024

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The Mather, a luxury Life Plan Community in Tysons, VA, offers residents a unique blend of international flair, high-tech services, biophilic design, and wellness-forward experiences.

A seismic shift in senior living is underway, and the epicenter is right here in Tysons. Earlier this month, The Mather opened its doors to those 62 and better, offering luxury of a different kind in an unprecedented Life Plan Community.

The Mather, situated on nearly four acres at 7929 Westpark Drive, is a $500 million development and 293-apartment-home residence operated by Mather, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well^SM. The new community boasts 38,000 square feet of amenities, including multiple restaurants and a bar/lounge; a fitness center with exercise equipment, group fitness studio, and indoor pool; a luxury spa; outdoor spaces including a yoga terrace; public/private park spaces; and more.

“We’re proud to open this ‘next-gen’ Life Plan Community that defies expectations of what senior living looks like,” said Mather CEO and President Mary Leary. “The Mather is a bold reflection of our unwavering commitment to provide luxury of a different kind.”

Among The Mather’s many wellness features is its spa, where residents can take breath therapy near the Himalayan sea salt wall.

What sets The Mather apart is the blend of international flair, high-tech services, biophilic design, and wellness-forward experiences woven throughout the community.

International cultures are showcased throughout The Mather. A curated collection of artwork, sculptures, and antiquities from around the world reflect themes of connection, unity, and nature. Additionally, The Mather’s amenities are named to celebrate global cultures.

Each of The Mather’s three restaurants, as well as its bar and lounge, showcases cuisines from around the world, such as sushi, Berkshire Pork Bao, Mushroom Biryani, and crab cakes with mango-habanero salsita. The Mather’s food and beverage program seeks to please the most refined of palettes while adding inspired touches like a hydroponic micro-farm, onsite honey production by Italian bees, and a dedicated bake shop/pastry shop with a German-made, state-of-the-art bread oven.

In addition, The Mather uses technology throughout the community to enhance the experience. Residents can use an in-house app to sign up for programs and classes, request special cleaning or maintenance services, make restaurant reservations, and schedule spa appointments; robots are on hand to deliver restaurant orders to residents’ front doors; and custom Alexa devices support smart-home technology as well as community information.

The Mather is pre-certified LEED Gold and pursuing WELL Building certification. Its biophilic design reflects the intersection of interior spaces and programs, with nature in an urban setting. The overall design provides sustained interaction with the natural environment.

“Residences have open floor plans with floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize natural light,” Leary said. “And The Mather’s amenity spaces invite involvement with the outdoors to enhance well-being, whether residents are swimming laps in the saltwater pool or relaxing on zero gravity loungers in a Himalayan-sea-salt-infused breath room.”

A highlight amongst The Mather’s many wellness features is its spa, with offerings including the breath room with a Himalayan sea salt wall, a live herb wall for custom teas and treatments, an infrared sauna, a multi-sensory Gharieni Welnamis wave bed, as well as signature spa services.

The Mather’s wellness-forward features are accentuated not only in the community’s high-end amenities, but also in its variety of programming. Residents can explore their passions and find new interests through an array of creative, social, and intellectual opportunities. Examples include a salon series with Smithsonian curators, nature immersion programs, creative sessions with area teaching artists, and sensory pool experiences with live music and meditation.

The Mather is surrounded by three acres of green space, offering residents opportunities to enjoy an urban lawn for concerts, a dog park, badminton and bocce courts, and walking paths with seating areas and sculptures.

The Mather’s apartment homes range from 800 to 3,300 square feet, and feature expansive views, high-end finishes, and innovative smart-home technology. Pricing includes a one-time entrance fee (starting at $650,000) that is 90 percent refundable to the resident or resident’s estate, and a monthly service fee. Prices are based on apartment size, view, service package, and health plan selected.

All of this adds up to a community that has broken new ground in senior living. A place where the gorgeous interiors and breathtaking décor are matched by the richness of quality programs, services, and offerings, and all are designed to enhance residents’ lifestyles. That is truly luxury of a different kind.

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(Photo: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center)

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Ethereum’s Function in Metaverse Environment

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Why is it important to Convert USD to ETH Now?

1. Venture Capital and the Ecosystem’s Growth: An Early Investment Opportunity

With the expansion of the metaverse, Ethereum’s use is also expected to rise in the future. Most metaverse platforms are built on Ethereum and make use of Ethereum as a means of engaging their virtual economies to buy and sell virtual properties or other digital assets. Now that one can invest in USD and convert it to ETH, investors can invest in Ethereum’s growing usefulness in this new realm before it becomes widely adopted.

Although the metaverse is still relatively nascent, it is estimated that the industry will be a multi-billion dollar market in the next few years. It will allow investors to invest now in Ethereum and be prepared for the future when the number of users in the metaverse will only grow and, as a result, the demand for ETH will also grow.

2. Ethereum’s Leadership in NFTs

NFTs are essentially an intrinsic part of the metaverse and Ethereum is the go-to platform for creating and trading NFTs. From artists and game developers to big brands, people are using Ethereum’s blockchain to create and sell NFTs of digital assets. Virtual clothes and accessories, in-game items, virtual lands, etc., will all form the base of the metaverse economy.

It is now possible to convert USD to ETH and use these funds to invest in this increasingly popular market, which is only likely to grow as the metaverse develops. Simply put, if you are planning on participating in the NFT market in any way – then owning ETH is mandatory.

3. Enhancements in the Scalability with Ethereum 2.0

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