The State of Illinois approved opening The Danish Home’s newly renovated Healthcare Suite just in time for Birgit Tyrrell to move her father into the northwest Chicago senior living community. “When my father was in a previous nursing home, he never wanted to leave his bed and was miserable. Since the move to The Danish…
Directing the dining program in peoples’ homes differs from corporate or restaurant dining management. It’s a difference that Chef Paul Morris is enjoying. The new Dining Services Manager/Executive Chef at The Danish Home said, “There’s a real personal touch. I’m a people person, so I enjoy the interaction.” Chef Paul came to The Danish Home…
Her favorite part of the birthday event is when bios are read for residents celebrating their birthday that month. “It’s interesting to learn more about the birthday celebrants,” Peterson said. Founded in 1958 by Elna Lorentzen, the Women’s Auxiliary helps raise funds for The Danish Home of Chicago. The group’s purpose is to assist in…
There’s an old saying, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” For Lucia Young, she’s been blessed to turn her love of baking into a professional opportunity at The Danish Home. “I’ve always had a passion for baking,” Young said. “My friend who’s a chef in Washington,…
The Danish Home of Chicago’s President/CEO Scott L. Swanson and The Danish Home Foundation’s Development Manager Linda Steffensen recently hosted the new Chicago Danish Consul General Frank Hansen and his wife, Jane, for a delicious luncheon of Danish open-faced sandwiches and a tour of The Danish Home to meet the residents and to see the…
We did it again! For the second month in a row, The Danish Home of Chicago residents and guests enjoyed the festive monthly birthday celebration in our beautiful garden and relaxing patio. The weather sure cooperated and was a perfect 75 degrees. Thanks to this month’s sponsor, the Danish Sisterhood Dagmar Lodge #4 of Chicago.…
Discovered Treasure Trove Shows That Danish Home Resident’s Love Story Came True It’s like a Nicholas Sparks love story, and a Hallmark movie all rolled into one, with the added bonus that it’s all true. Maddie Hopkins, a resident of Wicker Park, went antiquing earlier this spring and wandered into Lost Eras, an antique shop…
