Get to Know CMSS’ Community Partners
With the holiday season upon us, we’re thinking more than ever at Chicago Methodist Senior Services about how grateful we
Music for Seniors: World-famous Violinist Lindsey Stirling Visits Wesley Place
Have you ever gotten the chance to listen to a famous musician from a few feet away? Residents of Chicago
Life Enrichment at CMSS: “The Great Time Travel Adventure”
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? In one of our current life enrichment programs, "The Great Time
Respect Your Elders: David Hockney
#RespectYourElders: David Hockney, one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, continues creating and showcasing new works
Three Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors
Have you ever found comfort in painting a picture, creating pottery or even discussing an artist’s work you enjoy? Art
Respect Your Elders: Isabel Allende
#RespectYourElders: It’s #WomensHistoryMonth, so we’re recognizing one of the world’s most influential female authors, Isabel Allende. Allende (born 1942) is
Art History at CMSS: Lifelong Learning for Seniors
At any age, educational opportunities can improve quality of life and inspire new ways of thinking. At Chicago Methodist Senior
Intergenerational Art: How CMSS’ Community Connections Help Older Adults Stay Engaged Through the Arts
Engaging in the arts benefits older adults in many ways — from fostering better communication skills to boosting self-confidence. At
New Arts Programming Director will bring a world of art to Chicago Methodist Senior Services
Art inspires and moves us at every stage of life — which is why we're so excited to welcome our
Memory Loss Therapy: Helping People Through Art Therapy
Art therapy can be very beneficial for older adults who have memory loss or difficulties communicating. Memory loss therapy, led
A Day at Hartwell Place
Any fitness fanatic can tell you that exercise does wonders for both your body and your overall health, especially as
Inspiring Imagination at CMSS
Our imagination is one of the best gifts we have, and memory loss doesn’t stop imagination or creativity. This year
Bringing Route 66 and Lifelong Learning To CMSS Communities
Everyone is familiar with the phrase “an apple a day keeps a doctor away.” When it comes to keeping your
Five Places to Enjoy Art or Create Your Own in Chicago
Chicago is home to a vibrant mix of art and music, in a wide variety of styles. With almost too
Improving the Lives of People with Memory Loss: Art and Music Therapy
CMSS uses art therapy and music therapy to improve the lives of older adults with memory loss. Bringing Art to Life launched this month.
Three Mentally Stimulating Art Projects You Can Do with Your Older Loved Ones Today
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.
Three Scientifically Proven Ways Music Improves The Lives of 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.
Fun and Therapeutic Arts and Crafts Projects for Older Adults
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.
Music Therapy for Dementia
In a recent New York Times article, "Giving Alzheimer's Patients Their Way, Even Chocolate," the use of food, art, music,
Symptoms and Effects of Hearing Loss — What?
Have you ever been so frustrated with someone because you've repeated the same sentence 3 times - each time louder