International Recruitment Efforts

Last week, we celebrated multiple cultures represented at CMSS through one thing that unites all people–food! Learn more about our Taste of CMSS festivities.
When Grandparents Should Stay Away from the Grandkids

Experiencing shingles? If you’re around the grandchildren, they could get chicken pox! Learn more about prevention measures to protect your loved ones now.
Movies that Older Adults Can Enjoy

Movies have the power to move us, and perhaps inspire something new to think about with our lives. We have curated a list of great films that older adults may enjoy. From drama to comedy and almost everything in between, we may just have something for you.
Bringing Art to Life | Learn About Our Art-Based Memory Program

Bringing Art to Life Learn About Our Art-Based Memory Program In 2016, CMSS has partnered with Bringing Art to Life, a program founded by Dr. Daniel C Potts in Alabama […]
National Volunteer Month: Jackie Criswell

National Volunteer Month: Jackie Criswell April is National Volunteer Month. We are so grateful to all the people who donate their time and help make our community a better place! Today […]
Sending Weekday Songs to People Inside due to COVID

Song: Young AmericansArtist: David Bowie https://youtu.be/kG5ZUE5eoPE
Bill’s Personal Journey to get to this Place with CMSS

Song: OhioArtist: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young https://youtu.be/Q_URIo7fRYY
Excitement was Shared about Making the World a Better Place for Seniors

Song: You Can Close Your EyesArtist: James Taylor & Carly Simon https://youtu.be/TSqTwveBu2M
Partnerships to National and Global Expansion

Song: Love TrainArtist: feat. Jason Mraz, Chad Smith, Yo-Yo Ma Turnaround Arts Playing for Change https://youtu.be/fr2USZAwd3Y
Bill’s Understanding of Chicago’s Grid

Song: Come Down in TimeArtist: Elton John https://youtu.be/xgCI6mVJJFw
Growing up in Chicago and Walking Home During the Great Snowstorm

Song: Oh You Pretty Things Artist: David Bowie
Story of one of the individuals who made an impact on Bill

Hear a story of one of the individuals who made an impact on Bill. Song: Neil YoungArtist: Harvest Moon https://cmss.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Top-Ten4-1.mp4
Filling the Assisted Living Homes

Song: For FreeArtist: Joni Mitchell https://youtu.be/37NsPgxOumk
How CMSS got into Affordable Housing

Hear how CMSS got into affordable housing. Song: Hot Summer DayArtist: It’s A Beautiful Day https://youtu.be/XRx0OID_Yfg
How Bill Got Started in the Long-Term Care Sector

Hear how Bill Lowe got started working in the long-term care sector. Song: Rock Me on the WaterArtist: Jackson Browne https://youtu.be/GlrTKJ0RTvE
CMSS Celebrates Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week

Join us in celebrating #HealthcareFoodserviceWorkersWeek, October 3-9, 2021 This year’s theme is “Healthcare Foodservice: Teamwork is our Secret Recipe.” This week is set aside annually to honor healthcare food and […]
Covenant Home of Chicago Management Transition

September 30, 2021 Dear CMSS Community, For the past 13 years, Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS) has had the privilege of managing Covenant Home of Chicago (Covenant Home) for the […]
Reflecting on the last 30 years

Join us in celebrating #HealthcareEnvironmentalServicesWeek, September 12-18, 2021. This week, we are celebrating National Healthcare Environmental Services Week. Our Environmental Services team works around the clock to make sure CMSS […]
In Celebration of Grandparents Day

National Grandparents Day honors the love only grandparents can provide. Grandparents and their grandchildren share a special bond. In celebration of #GrandparentsDay, we would like to recognize one of our […]
Lorenzo’s House supports families whose loved ones have Alzheimer’s

The Lorenzo’s House Foundation is built around helping others who are suffering from Alzheimer’s, to make sure families know they’re not alone in the fight. Tragedy often strikes when we least expect […]
Partnership Spotlight: Eversound

Many of us take what we hear for granted, whether it be the sound of birds chirping in the morning, the church bells ringing on a Sunday, or our favorite […]
Respect Your Elders: Grandmaster Flash

#RespectYourElders: Joseph Saddler, known by his stage name Grandmaster Flash, is an American DJ and record producer. He’s considered to be one of the founding fathers of hip hop and […]
Respect Your Elders: John Wooden


#RespectYourElders: The late John Wooden is considered the greatest NCAA basketball coach of all time. He coached the University of California at Los Angeles’ Bruins for 27 years, brought the […]
Partnership Spotlight: Parasol Alliance


Amidst a challenging year, CMSS’s partnerships with incredible organizations have been instrumental in keeping our communities safe, entertained and communicating. Parasol Alliance, our technology partner, has been foundational in helping […]
Respect Your Elders: King Harald V



#RespectYourElders: Harald V, 83, is the King of Norway. He is the formal head of the Church of Norway and the Norwegian Armed Forces. Harald V was born in 1937; […]