Older Americans Month at CMSS: Powered by Connection
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is celebrated each May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a federal agency, Older Americans Month recognizes older Americans’ contributions, highlights aging trends, and reaffirms commitments to serving older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” focuses on the profound impact that meaningful connections […]
Q&A with 2023 Spirit Award Honoree, Paula Basta
CMSS was excited to talk with Director Basta about recent IDoA accomplishments and current needs and trends in aging services.
Caring for Older LGBT+ Adults: An Insightful Media Interview on WGN Radio
Chicago Methodist Senior Services was recently invited to shed light on the importance of providing inclusive and compassionate care to older LGBT+ adults on live radio. Talkshow hostess, Lisa Dent, welcomed Katie Fasullo, Director of Population Health and Health Equity at CMSS, to an enlightening interview that aired amid Pride Month celebrations.
High Performers: CMSS Recognized in Long-Term Care Equality Index
CMSS is dedicated to providing a continuum of care that is inclusive to all older adults. This effort was recently recognized by the Long-Term Care Equality Index.
Where is the “Q” in LGBT+?
In this article, we share why CMSS refers to our diverse programming as LGBT+ inclusive.
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month at CMSS
Chicago Methodist Senior Services joins SAGE (Services and Advocacy for LGBTQ Elders) in celebrating LGBTQ History Month. Since bringing West Suburban Senior Services’ SAGE program in Bellwood into the CMSS family, CMSS has intensified its efforts to understand and support LGBTQ older adults. CMSS partnered with SAGE last fall to go through the SAGECare training. […]
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 more important than ever that senior care communities offer inclusive care and expanded LGBTQ+ services to serve this growing population. At CMSS, we are doubling […]
CMSS Voices Our Support for the LGBTQ Community
Chicago Methodist Senior Services is proud to have been able to voice our support for the LGBTQ community in a recent TribLocal article, “Thriving as an Older LGBTQ Adult in Chicago.” LGBTQ people of all ages are faced with daily challenges, but the intersection of these challenges with those of aging can compound for older adults. […]