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
April is National Volunteer Month. We are so grateful to all the people who donate their time and help make
April is National Volunteer Month. We are so grateful to all the people who donate their time and help make
Illinois entered Phase 4 of J.B. Pritzker's plan to reopen the state a few weeks ago, but many people are,
More than 2.4 million older adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ+) in the U.S. By 2030,
#RespectYourElders, Raffi Cavoukian, 70, is a singer and guitarist best known for his popular children's music. Raffi is also an
Interacting with animals can really bring a smile to a person's face, and spending time with miniature horses can be
We're thrilled to announce Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS) has acquired Western Suburban Senior Services (WSSS) of Bellwood, Illinois. WSSS
Often all is takes is to hear a familiar song to brighten your day. Music can powerfully evoke emotions and
Sometimes an older person is largely independent but needs some extra help with daily activities. Family isn’t always available to
Every year, friends of Chicago Methodist Senior Services gather to support our work with older adults, and to hear about
Nonprofit senior care communities can provide all the benefits you’re looking for in senior care: innovative services, caring staff
Imagine having a caregiver who understands what it’s actually like to live with memory loss. Embodied Labs’ virtual reality labs,
If you’re comparing senior care options, how can you know which communities are actually committed to providing the best care
Most memory care options are licensed as assisted living communities, meaning people who live there typically have mid-stage memory loss.
Effective communication between you, the person in your care and medical care providers is extremely important.
From innovative therapies to engaging programs, memory care services are all about helping people feel their best with memory loss.
When someone you love is living with memory loss, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly when memory care is
Stimulating activities like painting, watching live music and playing memory games can create meaning for your loved ones with dementia according to Cameron Camp, Director at Myers Research Institute of Menorah Park Center for Senior Living.
When memory loss becomes a part of your life, you deserve care that’s about you, not just your diagnosis. What
Little-known information about inpatient rehabilitation after a hospital stay.
You would never move into a new house without taking a peek and inspecting it, so why would you even consider doing that to one of your parents? Care in nursing facilities can range from really good to really bad; therefore, it is extremely important to do your homework before making a decision.
Cardiac health problems can come in many forms, from chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and heart failure to sudden
What do you think about when you think of senior care? When you picture assisted living communities, you may not
People living with memory loss often encounter challenges when it comes to caregiving and health concerns, but facing stigmas around
Over the course of our lives, we’ve all been prescribed a variety of medications, but sometimes, the best remedy lies within a good old-fashioned laugh.