Chicagoland Caregiver Resources
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 recognize the commitment and dedication it takes to provide such care. In honor of all the hardworking caregivers, we wanted to update this blog post […]
How to Have an Enjoyable Visit
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. This blog provides guidelines to help you have a meaningful interaction with your loved one living with memory loss. Often, people with dementia will have […]
Protecting Yourself from Scams and Frauds: Seniors and Business Imposter Scams
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 older adults specifically. This happens because older adults are sometimes less familiar with the technology they are using and usually have more money and assets […]
Tips for Winter Wellness
In the Chicagoland area, the winter can be beautiful but also cold, snowy, and a little unsafe if we are unprepared. Older adults are especially vulnerable to the risks that severe winter weather poses. These Tips for Winter Wellness can help you keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Building Social Connections to Combat Loneliness
Learn more about CMSS’ Senior Connections program that matches volunteers with older adults to create mutually beneficial friendships that reduce loneliness and social isolation.
When Grandparents Should Stay Away from the Grandkids
Experiencing shingles? If you’re around the grandchildren, they could get chicken pox! Learn more about prevention measures to protect your loved ones now.
What Older Adults Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Chicago Methodist Senior services is incredibly fortunate to have received our first round of COVID-19 vaccinations. A significant portion of CMSS residents and staff members received the Moderna vaccine in early January and will be getting the second round of vaccines by late January or early February. The process was smooth, and we’re not aware […]
How Older Adults Can Practice Gratefulness Ahead of Thanksgiving
2020 brought significant challenges for most of us, but as we approach Thanksgiving, it’s important to take a step back and reflect on the good that has entered your life this year. These could be small acts of kindness you’ve experienced or large feelings of joy; both should be acknowledged and reflected on. Here’s how […]
2020 Election: Getting Older Adults Out to Vote
By Bill Lowe 2020 has been a year of firsts. We’re fast approaching another first — a presidential election during a global pandemic. Many people I speak with are wondering how to balance the risk of COVID-19 with their civic duty to vote. Some are gung-ho about casting their ballot at the polling place; others […]
Three Ways for Older Adults to Stay Safe, Sane and Healthy during the COVID-19 Outbreak
During this turbulent, uncertain time, all older adults should be equipped with the best information possible to ensure they are keeping themselves and their loved ones safe. There is a vast amount of advice available, but it’s important to sift out the facts from the fiction and focus on what’s most important. Here are three […]
Living Well: 11 Healthy Holiday Tips For Seniors
If you’re looking for healthy holiday tips for seniors, you’ve come to the right place. Overindulgence is common during the holiday season, and many revelers enter the New Year a few pounds heavier, vowing to lose the weight with newly-formed resolutions. Instead of trying to recover from holiday habits in the new year, you can […]
How Advanced Memory Care Can Help Your Loved One
Most memory care options are licensed as assisted living communities, meaning people who live there typically have mid-stage memory loss. An advanced memory care community provides more specialized support. This type of community is right for people with more advanced memory loss, or people who are living with mid-stage memory loss and have other significant […]
Rehab After Surgery: What You Need to Know
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Tips For Effective Caregiver Communication
Effective communication between you, the person in your care and medical care providers is extremely important.
When Memory Care is Needed: What to Look For
When Memory Care Is Needed… What to Look For When someone you love is living with memory loss, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly when memory care is needed. It’s possible for many people with memory loss to live well at home with a family caregiver for a long time. But memory care is […]
Planning for Short-Term Rehab
Planning for short-term rehab will help you recover with confidence after a hospital stay. Understanding your options ahead of time can make your transition to a rehab community easier. Even if you’re in the hospital unexpectedly, you can still make a short-term rehab plan to get on track to recovery. Talk to your discharge planner […]
Redefining Assisted Living Communities
What do you think about when you think of senior care? When you picture assisted living communities, you may not think of people living full, rich lives, but it’s time to reconsider. People in assisted living communities just need a little help to live a purposeful and happy life. These days, the best assisted living […]
How to Maintain a Fulfilling Lifestyle With Alzheimer’s Disease
Were you or a loved one recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? Read our CEO and President Bill Lowe’s recent article on the Daily Herald website for tips on maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle after your diagnosis here.
No Gym Membership? No Problem: Three Ways to Stay Fit At Home and In Your Community
We all know there are important health benefits of exercise, especially as we get older. But paying for a gym membership, or even living in close proximity to a gym, is not a possibility for everyone. Luckily, by using technology and thinking outside of the box, there are many ways you can maintain personal fitness […]
Meal Kits and Meal Delivery Options That Fits Your Needs
We all need to eat, but it’s not always easy to prepare healthy meals. Grocery shopping takes time, and it’s not always convenient or easy to find fresh, healthy ingredients. For some, getting around the store or bringing purchases home can be difficult. But there are ways to overcome these challenges and eat healthy. Today, […]
New Year’s Resolutions to Practice All Year
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions for 2017? It seems like every year, people set goals at the beginning of the year, only to put them aside just a few short weeks into January. But as February approaches, we have ideas for resolutions worth working toward all year long. Enjoy! Broaden your horizons One […]
Before You Vote: Where to Learn About the Issues
This election year is arguably one of the most talked about in our nation’s history, with many issues directly affecting older adults. With the 24-hour news cycle and lively op-eds covering everything from the candidates’ stances on education to how they wore their hair, it can be challenging to develop an informed point of view […]
What To Do If You Suspect Your Older Loved One Is Being Abused
It’s something no one wants to see happen — abuse of their older loved one. Yet millions of older adults face abuse every year from family members, friends or trusted caregivers. Oftentimes, signs of elder abuse can be hard to spot. Besides physical harm, older adults can be subject to other forms of abuse, including […]
What Are My Options for Care as I Grow Older and Which One’s Right for Me Now?
The majority of us will need long-term care at some point or will need to help arrange it for a family member, but it can be difficult to determine which of the various types of care is the right one and the best place to receive that care. The good news is, you can take pressure […]
The Importance of Spiritual Health As We Grow Older
Do you view aging as a spiritual journey as well as a physical one? Spirituality can help older individuals approach aging in a meaningful, positive way.
