Resident Julia Krueger

Relishing the Comforts and Connections of Home

Julia Krueger drops into the apartment of a fellow resident of The Danish Home of Chicago to admire her neighbor’s beautifully blooming tulips. They chat amicably as they regard the bright yellow harbingers of spring. From there, Julia strikes up a conversation with Linda Steffensen, development manager of the boutique senior living community’s fundraising vehicle,…

Resident Elaine Jensen

Brand New Resident Welcomes Brand New Life

Seated in her new apartment, surrounded by Danish collectibles, Elaine Jensen displays a photo book of her late husband’s famous smoke house business.   She came directly from Hawaii, where she lived for 30 years, but Elaine Jensen is very excited to start her “new adventure” at The Danish Home of Chicago. “Life is what…

Danuta

Feeling Right at Home at The Danish Home

Born in Poland, Danuta Eriksen felt completely at home when she moved to The Danish Home of Chicago in March of 2017. That’s because her late husband was Danish and so much of the couple’s life revolved around Danish foods and customs. In all, Danuta has been to Denmark six times. “Our home was everything…