Oak Park
Patricia Will Discusses Caring for Seniors COVID-19
As Heard on WGN Radio Belmont Village CEO and Founder Patricia Will recently spoke to Steve Dale of WGN on how Belmont Village Senior Living is caring for Chicago’s seniors during COVID-19 and shared her expertise and vision for the industry’s future and her residents. Listen to the full interview below.
Six Centenarians Celebrate 100 Years With Oak Park Celebration
The six residents celebrating their 100th birthdays at Belmont Village in Oak Park were treated to a dinner in their honor. Click here to view the coverage on CBS 2.
Intergenerational crafting: Giving Artfully Kids, Belmont Village helping kids, seniors team up
As Viviana De La Rosa, 10, crafted alongside residents at a Belmont Village workshop hosted by Giving Artfully kids, connections formed naturally. Viviana’s cat sweater sparked a discussion about a resident’s cats. A resident and Viviana learned they both had participated in Girl Scouts. Sitinee Sheffert said she discovered her own love of crafting when […]
The Longest Day: Dance event at Belmont Village in Oak Park raises funds in fight against Alzheimer’s
In the early afternoon of June 21, the lobby of Belmont Village of Oak Park featured a few rows of chairs that formed a circle, leaving the middle of the entryway empty. One by one, residents from the senior living community and staff members gathered all around. Music boomed from a stereo, and the Tender […]
How Technology Will Soon Change Urban Senior Living Design
Developing and rehabbing urban senior living continues to be a hot trend for owners, operators and developers. In order to make these communities more attractive to potential consumers, providers are leveraging technology—and they’re realizing that all of this technology may someday change the way urban senior housing communities are designed, affecting everything from parking to […]
Pets Are Welcome at Belmont Village Oak Park
The Chicago Tribune recently featured one of Belmont Village Oak Park’s friendliest residents, Bailey the cat! Bailey and her owner, Jacqy Carnahan, live together in the community along with other residents who have furry companions.
Comedian Pat Tomasulo Visits Belmont Village Oak Park
40-year-old Comedian Pat Tomasulo of WGN’s Man of the People visited Belmont Village Oak Park to see what senior living is all about. Residents showed him the ropes and raced to the finish line.
Oak Park Residents Crafts Wigs for Young Girls Battling Cancer
Residents at Belmont Village Senior Living in Oak Park craft wigs for young girls battling cancer. This past week, residents at Belmont Village Senior Living in Oak Park came together to craft colorful wigs for The Magic Yarn Project, which provides beautiful and soft princess wigs to young girls battling cancer.
Belmont Village Executive Directors Earn Certified Director of Assisted Living (CDAL) Credential
Congratulations to the 13 executive directors and regional operation specialists who have earned the Certified Directors of Assisted Living (CDAL) credential. The certification is awarded by the Senior Living Certification Commission (SLCC) to those who demonstrate a high level of knowledge, ethical fitness, and leadership in the field of assisted living community management. Currently 50% […]
The Cunninghams, Oak Park Residents celebrating 70 years of marriage
Bill, 92, and Helen Cunningham, 86, who reside at Belmont Village Senior Living in Oak Park, will celebrate 70 years of marriage on Feb. 28. On Feb. 9, Bill Cunningham answered a few questions for the Oak Leaves.