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 seniors. Through our art history certificate program with Director of Arts Programming Dr. Mark Pohlad, residents can earn a “Certificate of Achievement for Continuing Education […]
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 opportunities for artistic expression and engagement every day. Creative Community Connections is a special intergenerational art program that connects CMSS residents with artistic pen pals […]
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 Good Days program is all about enhancing the lives of CMSS residents day by day and empowering staff members to add a personal touch to […]
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 types of aging care that are available to you. In Illinois, that means understanding the difference between assisted living and supportive living, so you can […]
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 had one or more strokes. If you have lived through a stroke in the past, you already know that the process of recovery can be […]
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 so important. The same goes for exercising your brain. For those with memory loss, staying mentally active is key. If you are looking for a […]
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 help you control your costs. If you’re looking for long-term care, understanding this designation is key to making an informed choice and finding an assisted […]
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’ imaginations as often as possible through the popular TimeSlips program. What is TimeSlips? TimeSlips is a program tailored to older adults that encourages creative engagement […]
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 that apple. According to Pew Research Center, 87 percent of lifelong learners say their activities help them feel more capable and well-rounded. That’s why at […]
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 the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) often cited as a key force leading to the 1968 Fair Housing Act. While countless figures made their mark […]
How Cardiac Rehabilitation Can Help You
Have you or a loved one experienced heart complications? At Chicago Methodist Senior Services’ HeartBeats program, we make it our mission to help people recover from heart attacks and other cardiac events, and live better with conditions like heart failure. If you’re unfamiliar with cardiac rehabilitation, let’s take a look at how it could help […]
What You Need to Know About the New Chicago Methodist Senior Services
It may be obvious by now, but things are changing here at Chicago Methodist Senior Services. In addition to our new look, there are a few more exciting new programs we’ve been kicking off this year. Here are a few things you should know about the new Chicago Methodist Senior Services. HeartBeats Cardiac Rehabilitation New […]
Bringing the Holiday Spirit to Loved Ones with Memory Loss
If you have older family members with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory loss, you may be unsure of the best ways to keep your loved ones involved in family celebrations this holiday season, especially if they live in a care community. While learning to navigate the holidays when a loved one has memory […]
Five Places to Enjoy Art or Create Your Own in Chicago
Chicago is home to a vibrant mix of art and music, in a wide variety of styles. With almost too many creative spaces to count, it has become easier than ever to get involved in the local art community. This goes for both longtime artists and those who prefer experiencing others’ art to create their […]
Three Health Conditions Affecting Women: Prevention and Treatment Tips
As we age, a number of circumstances – many beyond our control – help to determine what health issues we have a higher likelihood of facing. These can include family genetics, race, and gender. Older women, for example, face higher likelihoods of developing osteoporosis, suffering a stroke, and developing rheumatoid arthritis. But what leads to […]
New Resources for Unexpectedly Healthy Recipes You’ll Love
Preparing healthy meals day in and day out can often feel like a huge undertaking, especially for older adults. Shifts in appetite as well as the onset of health problems can make this more difficult still and lead to a need to increase your daily nutrient intake without adding additional calories to your diet. The […]
How Can a Dietitian Help Older Adults Like You?
Do you ever struggle to maintain a healthy diet? Who doesn’t? Some days, reaching for a burger and fries or a couple slices of pizza may sound far more appealing than loading up on fruits, veggies and healthy whole grains. In fact, an ice cream cone sounds really appealing right about now as temperatures continue […]
