Oak Park
Portrait Series at Chicago Airports Honors Local Veterans
As seen on Chicago Tonight Photographer Thomas Sanders has made it his life’s mission to share the stories of veterans across the country. His work is currently on display at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport in “American Heroes: Portraits of Service.” The show recognizes senior veterans and shares stories of their wartime experiences. “What’s […]
‘Moments of sheer terror’: O’Hare exhibit brings war veterans’ service home
World War II was “like watching a strange movie, but you’re there,” is how U.S. Navy Radarman Martin Schwartz described his service in the posted narrative. “At times it isn’t exciting, and then the action part starts. Then it is more like a dream. Especially when you find out who is still alive,” added Schwartz, […]
FOX 32 | American Heroes Honored at Belmont Village
As Seen on FOX 32 Chicago FOX 32 visited Belmont Village Lincoln Park to visit with several resident veterans and photographer Tom Sanders to discuss our American Heroes project.
Belmont Village CEO Will: Senior Living Industry ‘Missing Something Big’ On Workforce
Being selected for the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) Senior Living Hall of Fame prompted Belmont Village Co-Founder and CEO Patricia Will to reflect — not so much on all she has already accomplished in her career, but on what comes next.
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.