The Danish Home has been busy renovating and remodeling to meet the needs of today’s seniors.
Director of Nursing at The Danish Home Motivated by Desire to Care for Older Adults
It was many years ago, but Michelle Castronova’s 7th-grade community service project was life-changing for her. It led her to a more than 20-year career serving older adults and now to her new role as director of nursing at The Danish Home, a boutique senior living community in Chicago. Hailing from Chicago, Castronova’s childhood…
The Danish Home of Chicago Welcomes Karen Nylen-Swidergal as President of the Women’s Auxiliary
The Danish Home of Chicago, a boutique senior living community in Norwood Park, is pleased to announce that Karen Nylen-Swidergal has been appointed as the new President of the Women’s Auxiliary. This dedicated group, founded in 1958 by Elna Lorentzen, plays a crucial role in supporting the social well-being of residents at The Danish…
A New Horizon for The Danish Home of Chicago: Residents Celebrate Resilience and Anticipation Amid Ongoing Expansion
The very foundation of a boutique senior living community is being reimagined at The Danish Home of Chicago, and residents are filled with excitement anticipating the project’s results. As the finishing touches are added to a major expansion and renovation project that broke ground in 2023, the seniors who call The Danish Home their own…
Making a Difference: Volunteer Corps Has Powerful Impact on The Danish Home of Chicago Senior Living Community
At The Danish Home of Chicago, the Volunteer Corps is committed to creating a lasting impact on the community and residents themselves. Through offering both practical support and personal connections, volunteers engage with residents through activities, shared stories, and simply lending a listening ear, all while fostering meaningful relationships that enrich the lives of…
Reality Check on Long-Term Care
First responders have long known a good nursing home from a less desirable one. The care a resident has been receiving is evident to them. But how can you tell the difference? “Long-term care communities are a gift to many families and residents. Done well, it is a place that helps physically, emotionally,…
Renovation and Expansion Project Strengthens a Community’s Senior Care
Norwood Park, IL: An expansion project consisting of five independent living one-bedroom apartments and nine additional private healthcare suites is the culmination of a multi-million dollar renovation and expansion project at The Danish Home of Chicago, a continuing care retirement community. Expected to be completed in the Spring of 2025, The Danish Home of…
The Danish Home of Chicago Receives Founding Member Award from LeadingAge Illinois
The Danish Home of Chicago, a boutique senior community located in Norwood Park, has proudly received the Founding Member Award from LeadingAge Illinois in recognition of 100 years of outstanding membership. The award was presented to the community during LeadingAge Illinois’ 100th anniversary dinner on July 29th, 2024. The organization honored The Danish Home during…
Summerfest 2024: the Event of the Summer for a Norwood Park Senior Living Community
Summerfest, the event of the summer at The Danish Home of Chicago, was a smashing success! Special thanks go to all of The Danish Home of Chicago’s fantastic volunteers and hardworking staff for making Summerfest 2024 so successful. Due to the major building expansion construction in the backyard, about 300 guests instead enjoyed the…
