Taste of CMSS: A Culinary Celebration

Last week, we celebrated multiple cultures represented at CMSS through one thing that unites all people–food! Learn more about our Taste of CMSS festivities.
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.
10 Things You Can Do Right From Your Computer

The computer and the internet are among the most important inventions of the last century, and grow all the more important over time. Learn more about these incredible resources.
CARF Accreditation: What Is It?

CARF, an internationally-recognized nonprofit health and human services accreditor, surveys organizations with offerings ranging from rehabilitation programs to assisted living. Organizations elect to become CARF accredited, on top of completing required state and federal surveys.
Bringing Art to Life | Learn About Our Art-Based Memory Program

Bringing Art to Life Learn About Our Art-Based Memory Program In 2016, CMSS has partnered with Bringing Art to Life, a program founded by Dr. Daniel C Potts in Alabama […]
Maintaining a Culture of Person-Directed Care at the recent Pioneer Network Conference

Maintaining a Culture of Person-Directed Care at the 2022 Pioneer Network Conference Jeanne Heid-Grubman, CMSS’ Corporate Director of Memory Care, recently attended the ‘Pioneering a New Culture of Aging 2022 […]
National Volunteer Month: Jackie Criswell

April is National Volunteer Month. We are so grateful to all the people who donate their time and help make our community a better place! Today we want to highlight one […]
National Volunteer Month: Katie Tucker

April is National Volunteer Month. We are so grateful to all the people who donate their time and help make our community a better place! Today we want to highlight […]
Lorenzo’s House supports families whose loved ones have Alzheimer’s

The Lorenzo’s House Foundation is built around helping others who are suffering from Alzheimer’s, to make sure families know they’re not alone in the fight. Tragedy often strikes when we least expect […]
Partnership Spotlight: Eversound

Many of us take what we hear for granted, whether it be the sound of birds chirping in the morning, the church bells ringing on a Sunday, or our favorite […]
Respect Your Elders: Grandmaster Flash

#RespectYourElders: Joseph Saddler, known by his stage name Grandmaster Flash, is an American DJ and record producer. He’s considered to be one of the founding fathers of hip hop and […]
Respect Your Elders: John Wooden





#RespectYourElders: The late John Wooden is considered the greatest NCAA basketball coach of all time. He coached the University of California at Los Angeles’ Bruins for 27 years, brought the […]
Partnership Spotlight: Parasol Alliance


Amidst a challenging year, CMSS’s partnerships with incredible organizations have been instrumental in keeping our communities safe, entertained and communicating. Parasol Alliance, our technology partner, has been foundational in helping […]
Respect Your Elders: King Harald V






#RespectYourElders: Harald V, 83, is the King of Norway. He is the formal head of the Church of Norway and the Norwegian Armed Forces. Harald V was born in 1937; […]
Respect Your Elders: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar





#RespectYourElders: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 73, is a retired professional basketball player who played 20 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. Outside of being one of the best basketball […]
Respect Your Elders: Sir Captain Tom Moore





#RespectYourElders, Sir Captain Tom Moore was a British Army officer in WWII who raised almost £33 million in aid of NHS Charities Together, a group of charities supporting first-responders and […]
What Older Adults Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine


Chicago Methodist Senior services is incredibly fortunate to have received our first round of COVID-19 vaccinations. A significant portion of CMSS residents and staff members received the Moderna vaccine in […]
Respect Your Elders: Mary Robinson





#RespectYourElders: Mary Robinson, is an Irish politician who served as the seventh president of Ireland in the ‘90s — the first woman to hold the position. She later served as […]
Respect Your Elders: Diane von Furstenberg






#RespectYourElders: Diane von Fürstenberg is a Belgian fashion designer and philanthropist. Her popular fashion company, Diane von Fürstenberg (DVF), is in over 70 countries and she is widely considered the […]
Respect Your Elders: Robert L. Johnson





#RespectYourElders: Robert L. Johnson, 74, is an American entrepreneur, media tycoon, philanthropist and investor. He’s a co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and founder of RLJ Companies. Johnson was the […]
Respect Your Elders: Danny Trejo





#RespectYourElders, Danny Trejo, 76, is a Mexican-American actor and entrepreneur. He’s acted in popular movies like “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and “Machete,” as well as famous shows such as […]
Respect Your Elders: Alex Trebek






Alex Trebek was a Canadian-American TV personality and game show host. He’s known by most for being the face of “Jeopardy!,” which he hosted for 37 seasons and more than […]
Respect Your Elders: Jeff Koons





#RespectYourElders: Jeff Koons, 65, is one of the most successful living American sculptors, illustrators and painters in the art world. He is recognized for his work addressing popular culture and […]
Respect Your Elders: Erwin Helfer





Erwin Helfer, 84, a Chicago boogie-woogie, blues and jazz pianist and teacher. He’s well known across Chicago for his intimate performances, whip-smart sense of humor and loyal fans who love […]
Respect Your Elders: Ruth Bader Ginsburg






#RespectYourElders: Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court and trailblazer for the advancement of women’s rights and countless other important issues. She was the […]