CMSS Welcomes a New Year and Decade of Care
By Bill Lowe, CEO and President of Chicago Methodist Senior Services Each year at Chicago Methodist Senior Services, we experience
By Bill Lowe, CEO and President of Chicago Methodist Senior Services Each year at Chicago Methodist Senior Services, we experience
Effective communication between you, the person in your care and medical care providers is extremely important.
The majority of us will need long-term care at some point or will need to help arrange it for a family
At Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services (CMSS), we’re always looking for new ways to bring joy to our residents and celebrate our volunteers, and recently, we’ve had two notable occasions to do both at Wesley Place.
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.
Caring for a spouse, parent or other family member with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is an immense commitment that often
Providing care for an ill parent or spouse is something that we often don’t ever plan for. It’s easy to
Caring for an older loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is a big commitment. Between doctor appointments, keeping up
Though the technical aspects of caregiving, which includes tasks such as administering medication or escorting to medical appointments, are frequently
For your older loved one, going home from the hospital after an injury or illness is likely to be a
If you’ve been considering writing an advance directive (also known as a living will) but haven’t sat down to put
Have you ever wondered what a day as a caregiver looks like? Whether a live-in, paid caregiver or a family
Many family caregivers feel overwhelmed, underprepared, alone, and stressed as they face the great responsibility of taking care of their
The vast majority of caregivers for seniors in the U.S. aren't nurses or trained professionals. They are the spouses, partners,
We are extremely proud to announce that Noel DeBacker, MD, CMD, Medical Director of Wesley Place, has been named Medical
Dear Caregivers, The month of November is National Family Caregiver Month – when we recognize the 90 million family caregivers
Unless your loved ones are combative or a danger to themselves or others, it’s best to go with them wherever their memories take them.
Elder Care Helper offers these five key steps to help you plan a safe and appropriate transition from hospital to home or rehabilitation center.
You know the moment is approaching. A hundred times the notion has crossed your mind. You have always let it
Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia involve a progressive loss of one's memory, thinking, language, and self-care skills. Someone
We may not recognize the risk we are putting ourselves in the moment of leaning over someone for an extended
I recently read an article in Parade about a speech-pathology professor at Ohio State University, Michelle S. Bourgeois, who is finding new ways to communicate with Alzheimer and Dementia patients.
The prestigious medical journal, Archives of Internal Medicine, published a study last month showing that a significant portion of Medicare
In a recent New York Times article, "Giving Alzheimer's Patients Their Way, Even Chocolate," the use of food, art, music,
Years ago my favorite great-aunt died. She and her husband never had kids of their own but bestowed their love