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 […]
Respect Your Elders: Michael Caine
RespectYourElders: Sir Michael Caine CBE, 87, is an English actor, producer and author. One of the highest-grossing actors of all time, he’s been in over 130 films in an over […]
Respect Your Elders: Arianna Huffington
#RespectYourElders: Arianna Huffington, 69, is the co-founder of The Huffington Post, founder of Thrive Global and author of 15 books with topics ranging from feminism to corporate America to politics. […]
Respect Your Elders: Oprah
#RespectYourElders: Oprah, 66, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, and philanthropist. She is one of the richest and most influential women in the United States. Oprah Gail […]
Respect Your Elders: John Lewis
#RespectYourElders: John Lewis was an American politician and Civil Rights icon who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia from 1987 until his recent passing at 80. […]
Respect Your Elders: Vera Lynn
#RespectYourElders: Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer, songwriter, and entertainer who recently passed away in June at 103 years old. Lynn is well known for her music and support […]
How Older Adults Can Stay Connected with Friends and Family During Social Distancing
Illinois entered Phase 4 of J.B. Pritzker’s plan to reopen the state a few weeks ago, but many people are, and should be, still practicing social distancing with friends and […]
Respect Your Elders: Phil Jackson
#RespectYourElders: Phil Jackson, 74, is a former professional basketball player, coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, and executive in the National Basketball Association. Jackson was born in […]
Respect Your Elders: Jimmy Carter
#RespectYourElders: Jimmy Carter, 95, is the 39th president of the United States, former Governor of Georgia and a lifelong philanthropist. James Earl Carter, Jr. was born in 1924 in a […]
Respect Your Elders: Queen Elizabeth II
#RespectYourElders: Elizabeth II, 94, is Queen of the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and other realms and territories, as well as Head of the Commonwealth. She is […]
Respect Your Elders: Samuel L. Jackson
#RespectYourElders: Samuel Leroy Jackson, 71, is an American actor and film producer. From Marvel to Star Wars, he is one of the most well-known names in Hollywood and one of […]
Respect Your Elders: Pope Francis
#RespectYourElders: Pope Francis, 83, is the head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. Francis is the first Latin American pope and the first non-European pope […]
Letter to CMSS Staff From a CMSS Resident’s Daughter
Chicago Methodist Senior Services is dedicated to providing more good days for the people in our care, but we know it can be hard to get a feel for what […]
Respect Your Elders: Jonathan Goldsmith
#RespectYourElders: Jonathan Goldsmith, 81, is an American actor and known by many for his role in the Dos Equis beer ad campaign as “the most interesting man in the world.” […]
Respect Your Elders: James Allison
#RespectYourElders, James P. Allison, Ph.D., 71, is a world-renowned cancer researcher, Nobel laureate and executive director of the Immunotherapy Platform at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. His research and […]
Three Ways for Older Adults to Stay Safe, Sane and Healthy during the COVID-19 Outbreak
During this turbulent, uncertain time, all older adults should be equipped with the best information possible to ensure they are keeping themselves and their loved ones safe. There is a […]
Respect Your Elders: Janet Guthrie
#RespectYourElders: Janet Guthrie, 81, is a former professional race car driver, pilot, flight instructor and aerospace engineer. She is the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis […]
Respect Your Elders: Retired Doctors Battling COVID-19
#RespectYourElders: Chicago Methodist Senior Services frequently highlights older adults who changed the world in one way or another. We write about actors, musicians, activists and more. With the state of […]
The Importance of a Nutritious Diet for Older Adults
Making informed and educated decisions about a nutritious diet is one of the best ways an older adult can stay healthy. With it being National Nutrition Month, it’s time to […]
Inclusive Care Means Expanding LGBTQ+ Services
More than 2.4 million older adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ+) in the U.S. By 2030, the older adult population could reach over 7 million. It’s […]