Using Music to Heal During COVID-19
Here in Illinois, we're fast approaching a month since Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered us to shelter-in-place. The order forced us
Here in Illinois, we're fast approaching a month since Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered us to shelter-in-place. The order forced us
For the last few months, we've been discussing the benefits of therapeutic music and Chicago Methodist Senior Services' (CMSS) Sounds
Have you ever strummed a guitar, played a piano or sang a melody? Most people have. But you may not
When people think of healing, they often think of visiting a doctor and taking a prescribed medication. But healing doesn't
By Henri Harps Music has an undeniable impact on the well-being of older adults, and even has therapeutic benefits for
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Spring Benefit Brunch in April to celebrate 121 years of
At the annual Spring Benefit Brunch in April, Chicago Methodist Senior Service (CMSS) debuted its brand new therapeutic music and
Music has a profound, personal impact on everyone. It means something different to each person, and older adults can find
Music is important in a variety of settings. From live concerts in the park or helping energize a workout, to
This past summer, violinist Lindsey Sterling visited Wesley Place, Chicago Methodist Senior Services' long-term skilled nursing community, with the organization Musicians
Often all is takes is to hear a familiar song to brighten your day. Music can powerfully evoke emotions and
Have you ever gotten the chance to listen to a famous musician from a few feet away? Residents of Chicago
#RespectYourElders: Bruce Springsteen (born 1949) is an award-winning American singer and songwriting legend known for being one of the best-selling
#RespectYourElders: Legendary rock musician David Crosby (born 1941) began his music career in the early 1960s, and hasn’t slowed since.
#RespectYourElders: Stevie Nicks (born 1948) received her first guitar for her sixteenth birthday, and has been writing and performing music
#RespectYourElders: You can always put your creativity to use, even when living with memory loss. Today, we’re remembering Glen Campbell.
As we celebrate #PrideMonth, this week’s Respect Your Elders post features a well-known advocate for the LGBTQ community. Multi-Grammy Award-winning
Any fitness fanatic can tell you that exercise does wonders for both your body and your overall health, especially as
Everyone is familiar with the phrase “an apple a day keeps a doctor away.” When it comes to keeping your
#RespectYourElders: Mavis Staples (born 1939) is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actress and civil rights activist born and raised in Chicago. She
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.
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.