Inclusive Care Means Expanding LGBTQ+ Services
More than 2.4 million older adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ+) in the U.S. By 2030,
How Pen Pal Programs Create Bonds for CMSS Residents
In the digital world of tweets, likes, shares and follows, many people underestimate the power of a handwritten letter. Many
Respect Your Elders: Claudette Colvin
#RespectYourElders: Everyone knows Rosa Parks, her influence on African American civil rights and her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus
Respect Your Elders: Anthony Hopkins
#RespectYourElders: Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins CBE, 81, is a Welsh actor, director, producer and philanthropist. He's well-versed in TV and
CMSS Welcomes a New Year and Decade of Care
By Bill Lowe, CEO and President of Chicago Methodist Senior Services Each year at Chicago Methodist Senior Services, we experience
Respect Your Elders: Jeremiah Stamler
#RespectYourElders: Jeremiah Stamler, MD, 100, is a researcher at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a trailblazing scientist specializing
Respect Your Elders: George Merz
#RespectYourElders: George Merz, 94, is a World War Two veteran who fought at D-Day in Normandy, France and the Battle
Get to Know CMSS’ Community Partners
With the holiday season upon us, we’re thinking more than ever at Chicago Methodist Senior Services about how grateful we
Respect Your Elders: Tina Turner
#RespectYourElders: Tina Turner, 79, is an American-Swiss singer and actress. The Grammy-winning singer is often called "The Queen of Rock
Sounds of Healing Series: Incorporating Similar Therapeutic Music Practices into Your Holiday Celebrations
For the last few months, we've been discussing the benefits of therapeutic music and Chicago Methodist Senior Services' (CMSS) Sounds
Respect Your Elders: Pele
#RespectYourElders: Edson Arantes do Nascimento, KBE, 79, is a retired Brazilian soccer player who played as a forward. He's considered
Reimagining Brain Health Care in the U.S.
Alzheimer's disease was discovered in 1906. Over 110 years later, researchers, scientists, caregivers and advocates are still looking for ways
Sounds of Healing Series: How Playing Music Impacts Memory and Mood for Older Adults
Have you ever strummed a guitar, played a piano or sang a melody? Most people have. But you may not
Respect Your Elders: Dan Rather
#RespectYourElders: Dan Rather, 87, is an American journalist and author. His career spans nearly seven decades and he's interviewed every
Respect Your Elders: Dick Butkus
#RespectYourElders: Richard (Dick) Marvin Butkus, 76, is a former Chicago Bears linebacker and NFL Hall of Fame athlete. He's considered
Respect Your Elders: Sister Rosemary Connelly
#RespectYourElders: Sister Rosemary Connelly, 88, is a pioneer for disability rights and has dedicated her life to the service of
Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dog Visits Wesley Place
Chicago Methodist Senior Services' Wesley Place residents recently met a new furry friend: Emma. She's a golden retriever with Lutheran
Respect Your Elders: Philip Bailey
#RespectYourElders: Philip Bailey, age 68, is an American singer, songwriter and percussionist for Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF). Bailey's musical
Respect Your Elders: Tony Bennett
#RespectYourElders: Tony Bennett, 93, is a legendary American singer. Throughout his nearly seven-decade-long career, Bennett has won 18 Grammy Awards
Urban Sensory Garden Finds its Roots at CMSS
A garden can be transformative for your mood: they're tranquil, therapeutic, and can often feel like an outdoor home. In
Respect Your Elders: Katherine Johnson
#RespectYourElders: Katherine Johnson, 100, is an American mathematician and former NASA employee who was vital to the success of some
Sounds of Healing Series: Does Music Therapy Work?
When people think of healing, they often think of visiting a doctor and taking a prescribed medication. But healing doesn't
Respect Your Elders: Danny Glover
#RespectYourElders: Danny Glover, 72, is an American actor, film director and humanitarian. Over the course of his career, he has
Why Older Adults Enjoy Flexible Senior Center Programs
While many seniors make the choice to live in a senior community, some prefer to stay in their own homes
Chicago Musicians Build Relationships with Older Adults
By Henri Harps Music has an undeniable impact on the well-being of older adults, and even has therapeutic benefits for