Respect Your Elders: Claudette Colvin
#RespectYourElders: Everyone knows Rosa Parks, her influence on African American civil rights and her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. But nine months before Parks became known for her […]
Respect Your Elders: Anthony Hopkins
#RespectYourElders: Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins CBE, 81, is a Welsh actor, director, producer and philanthropist. He’s well-versed in TV and film and has won both Academy and Emmy Awards during […]
Respect Your Elders: Jeremiah Stamler
#RespectYourElders: Jeremiah Stamler, MD, 100, is a researcher at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a trailblazing scientist specializing in cardiology. He’s considered by many to be the “father […]
Respect Your Elders: George Merz
#RespectYourElders: George Merz, 94, is a World War Two veteran who fought at D-Day in Normandy, France and the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, Belgium. Merz was born in […]
Respect Your Elders: Tina Turner
#RespectYourElders: Tina Turner, 79, is an American-Swiss singer and actress. The Grammy-winning singer is often called “The Queen of Rock and Roll.” Born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939, she was […]
Sounds of Healing Series: Incorporating Similar Therapeutic Music Practices into Your Holiday Celebrations
For the last few months, we’ve been discussing the benefits of therapeutic music and Chicago Methodist Senior Services’ (CMSS) Sounds of Healing program for older adults. Now, with the holiday […]
Respect Your Elders: Pele
#RespectYourElders: Edson Arantes do Nascimento, KBE, 79, is a retired Brazilian soccer player who played as a forward. He’s considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all […]
Reimagining Brain Health Care in the U.S.
Alzheimer’s disease was discovered in 1906. Over 110 years later, researchers, scientists, caregivers and advocates are still looking for ways to combat it. A new report may have found a […]
Sounds of Healing Series: How Playing Music Impacts Memory and Mood for Older Adults
Have you ever strummed a guitar, played a piano or sang a melody? Most people have. But you may not have realized playing music was changing your brain and impacting […]
Respect Your Elders: Dan Rather
#RespectYourElders: Dan Rather, 87, is an American journalist and author. His career spans nearly seven decades and he’s interviewed every president since Harry Truman. Rather won countless journalism awards throughout […]
Respect Your Elders: Dick Butkus
#RespectYourElders: Richard (Dick) Marvin Butkus, 76, is a former Chicago Bears linebacker and NFL Hall of Fame athlete. He’s considered one of the best football players in history and played […]
Respect Your Elders: Sister Rosemary Connelly
#RespectYourElders: Sister Rosemary Connelly, 88, is a pioneer for disability rights and has dedicated her life to the service of others. She is the executive director at Misericordia, a nonprofit […]
Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dog Visits Wesley Place
Chicago Methodist Senior Services’ Wesley Place residents recently met a new furry friend: Emma. She’s a golden retriever with Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) K-9 Comfort Dogs, a faith-based nonprofit with […]
Respect Your Elders: Philip Bailey
#RespectYourElders: Philip Bailey, age 68, is an American singer, songwriter and percussionist for Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF). Bailey’s musical success is in part due to his vocal versatility and […]
Respect Your Elders: Tony Bennett
#RespectYourElders: Tony Bennett, 93, is a legendary American singer. Throughout his nearly seven-decade-long career, Bennett has won 18 Grammy Awards and two Emmy awards, and has sold over 50 million […]
Urban Sensory Garden Finds its Roots at CMSS
A garden can be transformative for your mood: they’re tranquil, therapeutic, and can often feel like an outdoor home. In metropolitan areas, however, gardens can be few and far between. […]
Respect Your Elders: Katherine Johnson
#RespectYourElders: Katherine Johnson, 100, is an American mathematician and former NASA employee who was vital to the success of some of history’s most important space missions. She’s one of the […]
Sounds of Healing Series: Does Music Therapy Work?
When people think of healing, they often think of visiting a doctor and taking a prescribed medication. But healing doesn’t always come from a routine appointment at the doctor — […]
Respect Your Elders: Danny Glover
#RespectYourElders: Danny Glover, 72, is an American actor, film director and humanitarian. Over the course of his career, he has acted in over 100 films and is best known for […]
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 or with family members. For those older adults, we offer […]
Chicago Musicians Build Relationships with Older Adults
By Henri Harps Music has an undeniable impact on the well-being of older adults, and even has therapeutic benefits for people with memory loss. One of my primary goals as […]
Respect Your Elders: Meryl Streep
#RespectYourElders, Meryl Streep, age 70, is an award-winning American actress. She’s been nominated for 21 Academy Awards, winning three, and has received 31 Golden Globe nominations, winning eight. Streep was […]
Respect Your Elders: Raffi Cavoukian
#RespectYourElders, Raffi Cavoukian, 70, is a singer and guitarist best known for his popular children’s music. Raffi is also an author, advocate, entrepreneur and founder of the Raffi Foundation for […]
Therapeutic Mini Horses Visit CMSS communities
Interacting with animals can really bring a smile to a person’s face, and spending time with miniature horses can be an especially enjoyable treat! Local organization Mane in Heaven recently […]
Respect Your Elders: Mickey Hart
#RespectYourElders: Mickey Hart, 75, is a percussionist, author and musicologist best known as one of the drummers for the Grateful Dead. He is a Grammy Award winner, an inductee of […]