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
Respect Your Elders: Jeff Koons
#RespectYourElders: Jeff Koons, 65, is one of the most successful living American sculptors, illustrators and painters in the art world.
Partnership Spotlight: The Honeycomb Project
Building and growing communities is an important part of the work CMSS and its partners do. Fostering relationships, giving people
Socially Distanced Fall Activities for Older Adults
The changing of the seasons always brings its fair share of excitement. The transition from summer to fall is accompanied
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
Respect Your Elders: Erwin Helfer
Erwin Helfer, 84, a Chicago boogie-woogie, blues and jazz pianist and teacher. He's well known across Chicago for his intimate
Three Ways CMSS Senior Connections is Making an Impact in Communities
Serving Adults. Supporting Independence. (SASI) has long been a staple of Chicago's North Shore communities. CMSS Senior Connections volunteer program
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
At CMSS, we believe that cultural and ethnic diversity should be honored and supported. CMSS staff, residents and community members
Respect Your Elders: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
#RespectYourElders: Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court and trailblazer for the advancement of
2020 Election: Getting Older Adults Out to Vote
By Bill Lowe 2020 has been a year of firsts. We're fast approaching another first — a presidential election during
Respect Your Elders: Michael Caine
RespectYourElders: Sir Michael Caine CBE, 87, is an English actor, producer and author. One of the highest-grossing actors of all
Partnership Spotlight: Memory Farm
Partnerships are at the foundation of the important work we do here at CMSS. They energize, inspire and excite both
Respect Your Elders: Arianna Huffington
#RespectYourElders: Arianna Huffington, 69, is the co-founder of The Huffington Post, founder of Thrive Global and author of 15 books
Respect Your Elders: Oprah
#RespectYourElders: Oprah, 66, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, and philanthropist. She is one of the richest
Respect Your Elders: John Lewis
#RespectYourElders: John Lewis was an American politician and Civil Rights icon who served in the United States House of Representatives
Partnership Spotlight: Frontline Foods
CMSS is lucky and grateful to partner with outstanding organizations that align with our values of uplifting those around us
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
