Sounds of Healing Part 1: Does Music Therapy Work?
When people think of healing, they often think of visiting a doctor and taking a prescribed medication. But healing doesn't
Chicago Musicians Build Relationships with Older Adults
By Henri Harps Music has an undeniable impact on the well-being of older adults, and even has therapeutic benefits for
Spring Benefit 2019: Did We Meet Our Fundraising Goal?
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Spring Benefit Brunch in April to celebrate 121 years of
Q&A: CMSS’ Partnership with the Civic Fellows of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
At the annual Spring Benefit Brunch in April, Chicago Methodist Senior Service (CMSS) debuted its brand new therapeutic music and
Three Ways CMSS is Bringing Music to Resident Care
Music has a profound, personal impact on everyone. It means something different to each person, and older adults can find
Music Therapy for Older Adults
Music is important in a variety of settings. From live concerts in the park or helping energize a workout, to
CMSS in the News: Musicians on Call Launches at CMSS
This past summer, violinist Lindsey Sterling visited Wesley Place, Chicago Methodist Senior Services' long-term skilled nursing community, with the organization Musicians
Music & Medicine: The Importance of Music Enrichment in Senior Care
Often all is takes is to hear a familiar song to brighten your day. Music can powerfully evoke emotions and
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
Respect Your Elders: Bruce Springsteen
#RespectYourElders: Bruce Springsteen (born 1949) is an award-winning American singer and songwriting legend known for being one of the best-selling
Respect Your Elders: David Crosby
#RespectYourElders: Legendary rock musician David Crosby (born 1941) began his music career in the early 1960s, and hasn’t slowed since.
Respect Your Elders: Stevie Nicks
#RespectYourElders: Stevie Nicks (born 1948) received her first guitar for her sixteenth birthday, and has been writing and performing music
Respect Your Elders: Glen Campbell
#RespectYourElders: You can always put your creativity to use, even when living with memory loss. Today, we’re remembering Glen Campbell.
Respect Your Elders: Elton John
As we celebrate #PrideMonth, this week’s Respect Your Elders post features a well-known advocate for the LGBTQ community. Multi-Grammy Award-winning
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
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
Respect Your Elders: Mavis Staples
#RespectYourElders: Mavis Staples (born 1939) is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actress and civil rights activist born and raised in Chicago. She
Respect Your Elders: Bob Dylan
American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan (born 1941) became the newest winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature last week. He is the first musician to ever receive this honor, which takes into account a lifetime of work.
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.
Power of Touch: What We Learned During the Event
A recap of CMSS's
Songs to Make You Smile
Scientific studies have shown that listening to music has a real effect on different parts of the brain.
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,