Partnership Spotlight: Living Proof Exhibit
Many of us have a personal experience with cancer, whether we're living with it or have seen a friend or
Many of us have a personal experience with cancer, whether we're living with it or have seen a friend or
Chicago Methodist Senior Services prides itself on the opportunities we provide for staff and residents to experience the joy of
Building and growing communities is an important part of the work CMSS and its partners do. Fostering relationships, giving people
The changing of the seasons always brings its fair share of excitement. The transition from summer to fall is accompanied
With the holiday season upon us, we’re thinking more than ever at Chicago Methodist Senior Services about how grateful we
Have you ever gotten the chance to listen to a famous musician from a few feet away? Residents of Chicago
There are few cities that compare to summertime in Chicago. With a beautiful lakefront, an exciting downtown scene and dozens
Are you searching for an assisted living community for yourself or a loved one? As you compare assisted living options,
Have you ever found comfort in painting a picture, creating pottery or even discussing an artist’s work you enjoy? Art
There’s nothing quite like discovering a book you just can’t put down. A well-written memoir can draw you into the
Annually, friends of Chicago Methodist Senior Services gather together in the spring to support our work with older adults. This
Every March, Women’s History month gives us a chance to step back and appreciate the amazing women in our lives.
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and learn about the history of African-Americans locally and nationally. Chicago
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions for 2017? It seems like every year, people set goals at the beginning
We may be a little biased, but we feel Andersonville is one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods. From its wide
On February 17, 2016, Random Acts of Flowers, a nonprofit organization which delivers bouquets to individuals in healthcare facilities throughout Chicago, stopped
In addition to the games and craft projects we’ve been discussing, there are many other activities that you can enjoy with your older loved ones. Whether your loved one is dealing with dementia or a physical illness, many of these activities can be adapted to fit their needs and abilities.
Arts and crafts can be more than just a fun recreational activity for seniors: as The Assisted Living Federation of America and the American Art Therapy Association explain, art therapy allows older adults to work through their psychological issues more readily than traditional talk therapy.
If you’ve ever wanted to track your family history, you’ve likely been overwhelmed by the number of resources available to
Are you looking for ways to enjoy the summer with your grandparent, parent or other older adult in your life? Here are 10 things to do this summer that you’ll both love.
Traveling with your loved ones is one of the most special ways to spend time together. Certain aspects of traveling
I finally made my way up to the Chicago Botanic Garden, and I must say it was more than phenomenal – it was closer to miraculous!