Respect Your Elders: Vera Lynn
#RespectYourElders: Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer, songwriter, and entertainer who recently passed away in June at 103 years
How Older Adults Can Stay Connected with Friends and Family During Social Distancing
Illinois entered Phase 4 of J.B. Pritzker's plan to reopen the state a few weeks ago, but many people are,
Respect Your Elders: Phil Jackson
#RespectYourElders: Phil Jackson, 74, is a former professional basketball player, coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, and
Chicago Methodist Senior Services Acquires SASI (formerly known as Argentium Care)
Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS) is beyond grateful for the unwavering support of Argentium Care, a nonprofit organization that CMSS
Respect Your Elders: Jimmy Carter
#RespectYourElders: Jimmy Carter, 95, is the 39th president of the United States, former Governor of Georgia and a lifelong philanthropist.
Respect Your Elders: Queen Elizabeth II
#RespectYourElders: Elizabeth II, 94, is Queen of the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and other realms and
Reflecting on the CMSS Community During a Pandemic
When Illinois went on lockdown in March, no one knew what to expect. Many assumed it was an overreaction—a precautionary
CMSS’ Wesley Place Residents are COVID-19 Free
When Jay Evans, Vice President of Operations at CMSS, answered the phone his heart sank. Rose Policarpio, Director of Nursing,
Respect Your Elders: Samuel L. Jackson
#RespectYourElders: Samuel Leroy Jackson, 71, is an American actor and film producer. From Marvel to Star Wars, he is one
CMSS Response to Racial Injustice Across the Country
Dear CMSS Community, Today, I write with a heavy heart and a deep desire for change. The senseless killing of
Respect Your Elders: Pope Francis
#RespectYourElders: Pope Francis, 83, is the head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. Francis is
CMSS Recaps a Successful Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesdayNow united millions of people around the world on May 5th, 2020 through donations of items, time, money and kind
Letter to CMSS Staff From a CMSS Resident’s Daughter
Chicago Methodist Senior Services is dedicated to providing more good days for the people in our care, but we know
Respect Your Elders: Jonathan Goldsmith
#RespectYourElders: Jonathan Goldsmith, 81, is an American actor and known by many for his role in the Dos Equis beer
Respect Your Elders: James Allison
#RespectYourElders, James P. Allison, Ph.D., 71, is a world-renowned cancer researcher, Nobel laureate and executive director of the Immunotherapy Platform
Using Music to Heal During COVID-19
Here in Illinois, we're fast approaching a month since Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered us to shelter-in-place. The order forced us
Three Ways for Older Adults to Stay Safe, Sane and Healthy during the COVID-19 Outbreak
During this turbulent, uncertain time, all older adults should be equipped with the best information possible to ensure they are
Respect Your Elders: Janet Guthrie
#RespectYourElders: Janet Guthrie, 81, is a former professional race car driver, pilot, flight instructor and aerospace engineer. She is the
Respect Your Elders: Retired Doctors Battling COVID-19
#RespectYourElders: Chicago Methodist Senior Services frequently highlights older adults who changed the world in one way or another. We write
The Importance of a Nutritious Diet for Older Adults
Making informed and educated decisions about a nutritious diet is one of the best ways an older adult can stay
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