How Older Adults Can Celebrate the Holiday Season
‘Tis the season where snow falls, holiday lights go up and friends and family fret over gifts for each other. The winter is here and, while this year is going […]
How Older Adults Can Practice Gratefulness Ahead of Thanksgiving
2020 brought significant challenges for most of us, but as we approach Thanksgiving, it’s important to take a step back and reflect on the good that has entered your life […]
Celebrating LGBTQ History Month at CMSS
Chicago Methodist Senior Services joins SAGE (Services and Advocacy for LGBTQ Elders) in celebrating LGBTQ History Month. Since bringing West Suburban Senior Services’ SAGE program in Bellwood into the CMSS […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
At CMSS, we believe that cultural and ethnic diversity should be honored and supported. CMSS staff, residents and community members come from all over the world; bringing with them varying […]
Living Well: 11 Healthy Holiday Tips For Seniors
If you’re looking for healthy holiday tips for seniors, you’ve come to the right place. Overindulgence is common during the holiday season, and many revelers enter the New Year a […]
Our Favorite Holiday Events in Andersonville and Edgewater
While this year’s St. Lucia Festival at the Swedish American Museum has already passed, there’s still plenty of holiday cheer to be had in Andersonville, Edgewater and nearby neighborhoods. Whatever […]
Looking Forward: Embracing the New Year as an Older Adult
With so many of us feeling refreshed and optimistic after the holiday season, there’s no better time to start planning to make 2016 your best year. Whether or not you […]
How to Plan Holiday Meals for Older Adults With Dietary Restrictions
This holiday season, what food are you most looking forward to? Maybe a tender ham, a sweet slice of pie with ice cream, or even a cocktail or two? If […]
Help Your Older Loved Ones Enjoy the Holidays
At this time of year, many of us gather with family and friends to to take part in holiday traditions. Although it is a joyful time, it can also be […]
Embracing the Holiday Season After a Loss
The holiday season can be an especially tough time for those who have lost a loved one. Though there is no simple way to banish grief, nor is there one right way to deal with the difficult emotions you likely feel, there are a number of ways to make the holiday season a bit easier for yourself.
Five Ways to Help Those with Memory Problems Cope During the Holidays
The excitement of the holiday season can become stressful for anyone: from shopping for gifts and cooking lavish meals, to organizing get togethers and traveling, it’s easy to become overwhelmed […]
What Were Thankful for This Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, our residents shared with us the things that they are most thankful for. Our residents overwhelming agreed that they were most grateful for their family, friends, life, home […]
Last Minute Healthy Gift Ideas
Whether your recipient is actively trying to live a healthier lifestyle in 2014 or you just want to show that you care about their well-being, a healthy gift is always a good way to go.