How CMSS and Embodied Labs are Helping Caregivers Understand Alzheimer’s
Those of us who have not experienced memory loss can’t understand Alzheimer’s from the perspective of a person living with it, and that’s often a challenge for caregivers. But Embodied […]
Three Reasons to Consider Short-Term Rehab
If you have an upcoming surgery, planning for your recovery is just as important as preparing for the surgery itself. Will you go home and seek care from an in-home […]
Three Simple Ways Seniors Can Prevent Dehydration
With the dog days of summer at hand, proper hydration is a priority. Though older adults can become dehydrated quickly, there are simple steps you can take to help prevent […]
Living Well: How to Avoid Heat Stroke for Seniors
Enjoy summer safely by learning tips to avoid heat stroke for seniors from Dr. Andrew Repasy, a geriatric medicine specialist at Chicago Methodist Senior Services, in our latest Living Well […]
What to look for in short-term rehabilitation in Chicago
Are you expecting to have surgery in the near future? In our latest Living Well podcast episode, Dr. Ann Allie shared more about your options for short-term rehabilitation in Chicago, […]
Life Enrichment at CMSS: “The Great Time Travel Adventure”
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? In one of our current life enrichment programs, “The Great Time Travel Adventure,” residents explore American history through monthly engaging programs […]
Chicago Methodist Senior Services’ 2018 Spring Benefit Brunch
Every year, friends of Chicago Methodist Senior Services gather to support our work with older adults, and to hear about what’s to come. This year, we’re celebrating 120 years of […]
Is Nonprofit Senior Care Right For You?
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Art History at CMSS: Lifelong Learning for Seniors
At any age, educational opportunities can improve quality of life and inspire new ways of thinking. At Chicago Methodist Senior Services, we offer innovative programs dedicated to lifelong learning for […]
Intergenerational Art: How CMSS’ Community Connections Help Older Adults Stay Engaged Through the Arts
Engaging in the arts benefits older adults in many ways — from fostering better communication skills to boosting self-confidence. At Chicago Methodist Senior Services, we work to connect residents with […]
Making Days Brighter, One CMSS Resident at a Time
At CMSS, we believe there’s always a way to bring some joy into the lives of people around us. That’s why we started the Good Days program last year. The […]
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living and Supportive Living?
The Difference Between Assisted Living and Supportive Living in Illinois When you’re looking for an aging services community where you can feel at home, it’s important to know the different […]
Tips For Effective Caregiver Communication
Effective communication between you, the person in your care and medical care providers is extremely important.
Memory Games For Older Adults
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.
How a Short-Term Rehab Plan Can Help You
Little-known information about inpatient rehabilitation after a hospital stay.
Finding the Right Skilled Nursing Care
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 Therapy and Heart Health
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The Health Benefits of Laughter
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.
Stroke Rehab: How It Can Help You
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 795,000 people in the United States experience a stroke each year. About a quarter of these people have already […]
A Day at Hartwell Place
Any fitness fanatic can tell you that exercise does wonders for both your body and your overall health, especially as you get older — which is why regular exercise is […]
Master These Mental Health Screening Tools to Stay Healthy
Most of us have participated in annual physical checkups, allowing our doctors to check on various aspects of our health, like our blood pressure or weight. This is an important way to determine the quality of our health and help us make improvements as needed.
What You Need to Know About Supportive Living in Illinois
Covenant Home of Chicago is one of only 33 communities in Cook County that meet the definition of supportive living in Illinois, a type of assisted living community that can […]
Inspiring Imagination at CMSS
Our imagination is one of the best gifts we have, and memory loss doesn’t stop imagination or creativity. This year at Chicago Methodist Senior Services, we decided to inspire residents’ […]
Bringing Route 66 and Lifelong Learning To CMSS Communities
Everyone is familiar with the phrase “an apple a day keeps a doctor away.” When it comes to keeping your brain healthy and active as you age, lifelong learning is […]
Three Chicago-Area Civil Rights Leaders Who Kept Making a Difference in Older Age
The people of Chicago played an important role in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s, with the Chicago Freedom Movement led by Martin Luther King Jr. and […]
