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March 2 – March 8 is National Consumer Protection Week, a perfect time to brush up on common consumer scams and learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones […]

On January 20, 2025 – Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday – the Rainbow PUSH Coalition held their 35th Annual PUSH for Excellence Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. The Rainbow […]

In February, Generations United named Senior Connections a Program of Merit. Generations United is a non-profit organization based in Washington D.C., that works to improve the lives of children, youth, […]

Since the summer of 2024, Dhara M., MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PCCN has been working with the Hartwell Place community to introduce a new activity – Tai Chi. Dhara is currently […]

Today, many people focus on the idea of aging in place (or sometimes “aging in community”). These phrases refer to spending one’s late sixties and onward in one’s private home […]

CMSS is proud to introduce Board Member, Mary Kakenmaster. Mary began her career as a registered nurse. Since 2010, Mary has been a Professor of Nursing at Oakton Community College. […]

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time for recognizing the contributions of family caregivers. Whether a person is caring for a spouse, parent, or other aging family member, we […]

CMSS is proud to introduce the Vice Chair of our Board, John F. Disterhoft, PhD. John is Magerstadt Research Professor Emeritus of Neuroscience at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Throughout […]

CMSS’ SASI Home Care program provides non-medical home assistance to adults across Chicagoland. We assist older adults so they can remain in their homes and communities. We focus on ensuring […]

When your friend or loved one is living with memory loss it can change the way they socialize and communicate, but your time together can still be enjoyable and meaningful. […]

CMSS is proud to introduce Board Member Leslie Knight. Leslie retired at the end of 2017 after an impressive career, including 43 years working at LeadingAge, a national association of […]

Established in 2021, the Spirit Award is presented each year to an exceptional individual or organization whose efforts have had an inspiring impact on the field of aging or the […]

CMSS’ SASI Home Care program provides non-medical home assistance to adults across Chicagoland. We assist older adults so they can remain in their homes and communities. We focus on ensuring […]

Meet Evan Witkowski, the CMSS Board Treasurer since 2022. Evan works as an Institutional Relationship Manager at Wespath Benefits and Investments, an investment firm providing services to the United Methodist […]

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities throughout Cook County. CDEL focuses its efforts on matters related to […]

Advances in modern technology have been accompanied by a significant rise in scams and fraud schemes. While individuals of all ages can be victims of fraud, many scam artists target […]

CMSS’ SASI Home Care program provides non-medical home assistance to adults across Chicagoland. We assist older adults so they can remain in their homes and communities. We focus on ensuring […]

This spring at Hartwell Place has been full of fun activities and outings. In February, Hartwell Place residents and team members took a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago. […]

Meet Eden Tekle, one of the newest members of CMSS’ Board of Directors. Eden is the Managing Member/Head of People at Comprehensive Construction Solutions, a Minority/Women-Owned Business that provides facilities management, […]

May 16th is National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the older adults whose activism and bravery have led to greater rights and acceptance […]