The Danish Home has been busy renovating and remodeling to meet the needs of today’s seniors.
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, 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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, 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, 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…
Chicago, IL: Karen Frink is used to being in charge. She served on The Danish Home Board of Directors for 20 years, the Women’s Auxiliary Board, and several boards for Scandinavian organizations. It’s no wonder her peers just re-elected her as President of The Danish Home Resident Council for another two-year term. “I like…
