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With the holiday season upon us, we’re thinking more than ever at Chicago Methodist Senior Services about how grateful we
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
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? In one of our current life enrichment programs, "The Great Time
#RespectYourElders: David Hockney, one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, continues creating and showcasing new works
Have you ever found comfort in painting a picture, creating pottery or even discussing an artist’s work you enjoy? Art
#RespectYourElders: It’s #WomensHistoryMonth, so we’re recognizing one of the world’s most influential female authors, Isabel Allende. Allende (born 1942) is
At any age, educational opportunities can improve quality of life and inspire new ways of thinking. At Chicago Methodist Senior
Engaging in the arts benefits older adults in many ways — from fostering better communication skills to boosting self-confidence. At
Art inspires and moves us at every stage of life — which is why we're so excited to welcome our
Art therapy can be very beneficial for older adults who have memory loss or difficulties communicating. Memory loss therapy, led
Any fitness fanatic can tell you that exercise does wonders for both your body and your overall health, especially as
Our imagination is one of the best gifts we have, and memory loss doesn’t stop imagination or creativity. This year
Everyone is familiar with the phrase “an apple a day keeps a doctor away.” When it comes to keeping your
Chicago is home to a vibrant mix of art and music, in a wide variety of styles. With almost too
CMSS uses art therapy and music therapy to improve the lives of older adults with memory loss. Bringing Art to Life launched this month.
Art can be an engaging and liberating experience for people of all ages, but it can have a significant mental health impact on older adults.
There is no denying the power of music. Across cultural and societal lines, music has been proven to bring people together. A recent study from the Tokyo University of Arts went so far as to claim this was why music was first developed: to create communities and societies. As we age, music plays an important role in our quality of life.
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.
In a recent New York Times article, "Giving Alzheimer's Patients Their Way, Even Chocolate," the use of food, art, music,
Have you ever been so frustrated with someone because you've repeated the same sentence 3 times - each time louder