The Danish Home has been busy renovating and remodeling to meet the needs of today’s seniors.
Back in the day, on Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock, 8 – 10 volunteers would arrive at The Danish Home to shampoo, set, dry, and comb out the lady residents’ hair because everyone knows a woman always feels better when her hair looks good! Esther Sorensen, lifelong volunteer and now resident at The Danish Home,…
The Danish Home Foundation is proud to present a truly distinguished family with the 2022 Essence Award. This year’s prestigious honor was presented to Jeff and Cheryl Anderson and the Anderson Family on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at The Danish Home Foundation’s Annual Benefit and Lillejuleaften Celebration at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook,…
Traditional Danish fare is an important part of the holiday recollections of friends Nora Bogehegn and Karen Frink. Bogehegn was born in Denmark and came to the U.S. during the ‘60s. Frink, of Danish descent, was born and grew up in the Chicago area. Friends for years, they are now neighbors at The Danish Home…
For Joan Hoexter, serving the Women’s Auxiliary this past decade was more than a volunteer opportunity. It was carrying on her family’s legacy. Her mother, Elna Lorentzen, founded the Women’s Auxiliary in 1958 after visiting the Danish Home with her husband, who served on the board. “My mom, who got her hair and nails done…
Karen Frink and Nora Bogehegn, who have been good friends, fellow volunteers, and active in the Danish community, are now close neighbors. Karen, formerly of Mt. Prospect and Nora, formerly of Elk Grove, both live at The Danish Home of Chicago. While the move to the senior living community was recent for both, it also…
The Danish Home of Chicago was a winner in the 31st annual National Mature Media Awards Program. The program, presented by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for the senior market, recognizes the nation’s finest marketing, communications, educational materials, and programs designed and produced for older adults. The Danish Home of Chicago…
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,…
