Sending Weekday Songs to People Inside due to COVID
Song: Young AmericansArtist: David Bowie https://youtu.be/kG5ZUE5eoPE
Bill’s Personal Journey to get to this Place with CMSS
Song: OhioArtist: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young https://youtu.be/Q_URIo7fRYY
Excitement was Shared about Making the World a Better Place for Seniors
Song: You Can Close Your EyesArtist: James Taylor & Carly Simon https://youtu.be/TSqTwveBu2M
Partnerships to National and Global Expansion
Song: Love TrainArtist: feat. Jason Mraz, Chad Smith, Yo-Yo Ma Turnaround Arts Playing for Change https://youtu.be/fr2USZAwd3Y
Bill’s Understanding of Chicago’s Grid
Song: Come Down in TimeArtist: Elton John https://youtu.be/xgCI6mVJJFw
Growing up in Chicago and Walking Home During the Great Snowstorm
Song: Oh You Pretty Things Artist: David Bowie
Story of one of the individuals who made an impact on Bill
Hear a story of one of the individuals who made an impact on Bill. Song: Neil YoungArtist: Harvest Moon https://cmss.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Top-Ten4-1.mp4
Filling the Assisted Living Homes
Song: For FreeArtist: Joni Mitchell https://youtu.be/37NsPgxOumk
How CMSS got into Affordable Housing
Hear how CMSS got into affordable housing. Song: Hot Summer DayArtist: It’s A Beautiful Day https://youtu.be/XRx0OID_Yfg
How Bill Got Started in the Long-Term Care Sector
Hear how Bill Lowe got started working in the long-term care sector. Song: Rock Me on the WaterArtist: Jackson Browne https://youtu.be/GlrTKJ0RTvE
The Resilient Tree and the Formidable Community
Everyone can agree that the holidays were different this year. Old traditions were disrupted and new ones were formed. People processed the changes differently. As for me, I got quite […]
Reflecting on 2020 and Looking Towards the Future
As we round out what’s been a challenging year for all, I’d like to take a moment to reflect. This year, many of us faced hardship, loss, and isolation, but […]
2020 Election: Getting Older Adults Out to Vote
By Bill Lowe 2020 has been a year of firsts. We’re fast approaching another first — a presidential election during a global pandemic. Many people I speak with are wondering […]
Reflecting on the CMSS Community During a Pandemic
When Illinois went on lockdown in March, no one knew what to expect. Many assumed it was an overreaction—a precautionary measure. This was only going to last a few weeks, […]
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 to rethink our day-to-day lives and reevaluate our priorities from […]
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 exciting changes, complex challenges, and remarkable opportunities. They compel our […]
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 memories. Because of its versatility and near constant presence in […]
How to Maintain a Fulfilling Lifestyle With Alzheimer’s Disease
Were you or a loved one recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? Read our CEO and President Bill Lowe’s recent article on the Daily Herald website for tips on maintaining a […]
