CARES Memory Care Training for Families
CMSS is thrilled to offer our community complimentary access to CARES® Dementia Training for families. This program will help you reduce stress and feel confident in caring for your loved one.
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.
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 […]
How Older Adults Can Celebrate the Holiday Season
‘Tis the season where snow falls, holiday lights go up and friends and family fret over gifts for each other. The winter is here and, while this year is going […]
How Older Adults Can Stay Connected with Friends and Family During Social Distancing
Illinois entered Phase 4 of J.B. Pritzker’s plan to reopen the state a few weeks ago, but many people are, and should be, still practicing social distancing with friends and […]
What To Do If You Suspect Your Older Loved One Is Being Abused
It’s something no one wants to see happen — abuse of their older loved one. Yet millions of older adults face abuse every year from family members, friends or trusted […]
How to Plan Holiday Meals for Older Adults With Dietary Restrictions
This holiday season, what food are you most looking forward to? Maybe a tender ham, a sweet slice of pie with ice cream, or even a cocktail or two? If […]
Help Your Older Loved Ones Enjoy the Holidays
At this time of year, many of us gather with family and friends to to take part in holiday traditions. Although it is a joyful time, it can also be […]
Embracing the Holiday Season After a Loss
The holiday season can be an especially tough time for those who have lost a loved one. Though there is no simple way to banish grief, nor is there one right way to deal with the difficult emotions you likely feel, there are a number of ways to make the holiday season a bit easier for yourself.
Caregiving Spotlight: What It’s Like Looking After an Ill Parent or Spouse
Providing care for an ill parent or spouse is something that we often don’t ever plan for. It’s easy to assume that you’ll never be the caregiver for a loved […]
Rainy Day Activity: Track Your Family Tree
If you’ve ever wanted to track your family history, you’ve likely been overwhelmed by the number of resources available to you. A quick Google search presents an overwhelming number of […]
10 Ways to Spend Time with Grandparents and Older Adults This Summer
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.
How to Talk to your Parents About Their End of Life Plans
For many people, discussing end of life plans can be uncomfortable and even scary. However, adopting a sense of openness today creates certainty and ensures that when the time comes, […]
Five Ways to Help Those with Memory Problems Cope During the Holidays
The excitement of the holiday season can become stressful for anyone: from shopping for gifts and cooking lavish meals, to organizing get togethers and traveling, it’s easy to become overwhelmed […]
Our Favorite Online Resources for Family Caregivers
Many family caregivers feel overwhelmed, underprepared, alone, and stressed as they face the great responsibility of taking care of their loved one. As we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, we […]
Coping with the Death of a Parent
Death. It doesn’t matter how you choose to perceive it, the bottom line is that experiencing and dealing with it is one of the most difficult things any of us will ever do.
Handling Dementia with Teenagers at Home
Surviving the teenage years of children can be hard enough on a parent; throw in a spouse with dementia and you’ve got yourself a pot of boiling stress and anxiety for a caregiver.
Seeing Smiles Across the Miles
The face-to-face conversation through the computer with my Grandma continues over the marvels of technology for a few minutes and then moves on to her latest hair appointment.
Stepping into the Leadership Role
Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia involve a progressive loss of one’s memory, thinking, language, and self-care skills. Someone with dementia eventually loses the capacity to be completely independent, […]
Be Sure to Check on Your Aging Relatives
Years ago my favorite great-aunt died. She and her husband never had kids of their own but bestowed their love upon a dozen or so nieces and nephews. They were […]
