Why Older Adults Enjoy Flexible Senior Center Programs
While many seniors make the choice to live in a senior community, some prefer to stay in their own homes
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
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
CMSS acquires West Suburban Senior Services
We're thrilled to announce Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS) has acquired Western Suburban Senior Services (WSSS) of Bellwood, Illinois. WSSS
Chicago Methodist Senior Services’ 2019 Spring Benefit Brunch
Each year, friends of Chicago Methodist Senior Services come together to support our commitment to improving quality of life for
What’s New at Chicago Methodist Senior Services in 2019?
We're always on a mission to expand our services and improve quality of life for residents. So, what's new at
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
Living Well: Adult Day Services: Assisting in Your Loved One’s Care
Many aging adults want to maintain their independence, but it's not always possible to be fully independent. Some people may
How CMSS and Embodied Labs are Helping Caregivers Understand Alzheimer’s
Those of us who have not experienced memory loss can't understand Alzheimer's from the perspective of a person living with
Life Enrichment at CMSS: “The Great Time Travel Adventure”
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? In one of our current life enrichment programs, "The Great Time
Compare Assisted Living Options: What To Look For
Are you searching for an assisted living community for yourself or a loved one? As you compare assisted living options,
Three Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors
Have you ever found comfort in painting a picture, creating pottery or even discussing an artist’s work you enjoy? Art
Intergenerational Art: How CMSS’ Community Connections Help Older Adults Stay Engaged Through the Arts
Engaging in the arts benefits older adults in many ways — from fostering better communication skills to boosting self-confidence. At
Inspiring Imagination at CMSS
Our imagination is one of the best gifts we have, and memory loss doesn’t stop imagination or creativity. This year
CMSS Featured on WCIU’S You & Me This Morning
CMSS was recently featured on WCIU'S You & Me This Morning. The segment showcased one of our pet visits with some awesome
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
