Established in 1997, the MMI is MetLife’s research organization and a recognized thought leader on the multi-dimensional and multi-generational issues of aging and longevity. MMI’s groundbreaking research, gerontology expertise, national partnerships, and educational materials work to expand the knowledge and choices for those in, approaching, or caring for those in the mature market.
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The MMI joins other leading agencies, organizations, researchers, and thought leaders to advance the body of knowledge available for and about the 50+ population.
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Mature Market Institute Timeline
| 1997 | The MMI, staffed by gerontologists, was established. |
| 1999 | Introduced the groundbreaking Juggling Act study, which examined the potential wealth lost over a lifetime by working caregivers who need to make workplace adjustments to manage their caregiving responsibilities. |
| 2002 | Pioneered the annual collection of national market survey data on nursing home, assisted living, and home care costs. |
| 2003 | Introduced a “Since You Care” series of guides for family caregivers to provide them with information and resources related to various caregiving topics. |
| 2003 | Reported the findings of its MetLife Retirement Income IQ Study that revealed pre-retirees scored very poorly on an assessment of critical financial retirement knowledge. |
| 2004 | Published a nationally representative survey to measure public awareness and knowledge of long-term care issues and facts. |
| 2005 | Brought together leaders and stakeholders concerned about caregiving, to make recommendations to the White House Conference on Aging related to caregiving agenda for the next decade. |
| 2007 | For the first time, included cost information on adult day services in the annually published national market survey. |
| 2007 | Published Searching for the Silver Bullet: Leading Edge Solutions for Leveraging an Aging Workforce. |
| 2008 | Awarded Certificate of Excellence in Leadership by Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders (SAGE). |
| 2008 | Again produced the Retirement Income IQ Survey, revealing very concerning retirement income misconceptions. |
| 2009 | As a follow-up to the 2004 study, published the Long-Term Care IQ, a nationally representative survey to measure public awareness and knowledge of long-term care issues and facts. |
