Sounds of Healing Series: Part 2 – 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 Part 1: 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
Respect Your Elders: Meryl Streep
#RespectYourElders, Meryl Streep, age 70, is an award-winning American actress. She's been nominated for 21 Academy Awards, winning three, and
Respect Your Elders: Raffi Cavoukian
#RespectYourElders, Raffi Cavoukian, 70, is a singer and guitarist best known for his popular children's music. Raffi is also an
Therapeutic Mini Horses Visit CMSS communities
Interacting with animals can really bring a smile to a person's face, and spending time with miniature horses can be
Respect Your Elders: Mickey Hart
#RespectYourElders: Mickey Hart, 75, is a percussionist, author and musicologist best known as one of the drummers for the Grateful
Respect Your Elders: Yoko Ono
#RespectYourElders: Yoko Ono, age 86, is an artist, filmmaker, peace advocate and musician. Many people know of her marriage to John
Spring Benefit 2019: Did We Meet Our Fundraising Goal?
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Spring Benefit Brunch in April to celebrate 121 years of
Respect Your Elders: Sir David Attenborough
#RespectYourElders: Sir David Attenborough, 93, is an English broadcaster, writer and historian. He's known as the face and voice of
Q&A: CMSS’ Partnership with the Civic Fellows of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
At the annual Spring Benefit Brunch in April, Chicago Methodist Senior Service (CMSS) debuted its brand new therapeutic music and
Respect Your Elders: Margaret Atwood
#RespectYourElders: Margaret Atwood, age 79, is a Canadian author, poet and inventor. Known for her work in dystopian and historical
Three Ways CMSS is Bringing Music to Resident Care
Music has a profound, personal impact on everyone. It means something different to each person, and older adults can find
Respect Your Elders: Mick Jagger
#RespectYourElders: Michael Phillip "Mick" Jagger, age 75, is an English singer, songwriter and actor. He is the lead singer of
Respect Your Elders: Buddy Guy
#RespectYourElders: Buddy Guy, 92, is an American blues guitarist and singer. Known for his sensational guitar playing and Chicago blues