Sending Weekday Songs to People Inside due to COVID

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Bill’s Personal Journey to get to this Place with CMSS

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Excitement was Shared about Making the World a Better Place for Seniors

Song: You Can Close Your Eyes Artist: James Taylor & Carly Simon [videojs_video url=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Top-Ten8.mp4″ poster=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Lowe-Top-Ten-8.jpg”]
Partnerships to National and Global Expansion

Song: Love Train Artist: feat. Jason Mraz, Chad Smith, Yo-Yo Ma Turnaround Arts Playing for Change [videojs_video url=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Top-Ten7.mp4″ poster=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Lowe-Top-Ten-7.jpg”]
Bill’s Understanding of Chicago’s Grid

Song: Come Down in Time Artist: Elton John [videojs_video url=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Top-Ten6.mp4″ poster=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Lowe-Top-Ten-6.jpg”]
Growing up in Chicago and Walking Home During the Great Snowstorm

Song: Oh You Pretty Things Artist: David Bowie [videojs_video url=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Top-Ten5.mp4″ poster=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Lowe-Top-Ten-5.jpeg”]
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 Young Artist: Harvest Moon [videojs_video url=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Top-Ten4.mp4″ poster=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Lowe-Top-Ten-4.jpg”]
Filling the Assisted Living Homes

Song: For Free Artist: Joni Mitchell [videojs_video url=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Top-Ten3.mp4″ poster=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Lowe-Top-Ten-3.jpg”]
How CMSS got into Affordable Housing

Hear how CMSS got into affordable housing. Song: Hot Summer Day Artist: It’s A Beautiful Day [videojs_video url=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Top-Ten2.mp4″ poster=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Lowe-Top-Ten-2.jpg”]
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 Water Artist: Jackson Browne [videojs_video url=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Top-Ten1.mp4″ poster=”https://daoo141reqq4au0gn13ert7e-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bill-Lowe-Top-Ten-1.jpg”]
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 […]