Geneva Road
Belmont Village Senior Living Recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Survivor George Levy Mueller
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Belmont Village Senior Living Geneva Road is proud to share the incredibly profound stories, experiences, and wisdom of resident George Levy Mueller: a Holocaust survivor, army veteran, and author with 5 children, 15 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Sharing his life experiences in intimate detail, he describes his childhood […]
Holocaust survivor recalls horrors he experienced, condemns hate in America
As Heard on WCCO International Holocaust Remembrance Day is this Jan. 27, and a west suburban man who lived through it is saying “don’t forget.” “All I can remember is I was growing up, everything was normal, until I was about seven years old. And then things changed,” 91-year-old George Mueller told WBBM Newsradio about […]
Suburban retirement home to honor veterans with photo display, breakfast on Veterans Day
A Korean War vet living in the western suburbs is remembering his service – and a recent honor – ahead of Veterans Day. Airman First Class Bob Usiak joined other Korean War vets, along with some who served in Vietnam and World War II, on an honor flight in August. He described the treatment he […]
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.
Elmhurst Ladies Chorus serenades its former soprano, age 101, at Belmont Village Geneva Road
In the rush of this time of year, some of us may try to spread holiday cheer with a generic Christmas card or, if we’re really thoughtful, baked goods. But the women of the Elmhurst Ladies Chorus share the spirit of the season with the kind of consideration and inclusion that would make even the […]
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 […]
Belmont Village’s Most Senior Resident Celebrates 111th Birthday
In Chicago, Belmont Village resident Merle Philips celebrated her 111 birthday on April 2. Her day began by boarding a party bus with friends, which took her on a tour of historic sites around Wheaton and Carol Stream, where she was greeted with a bouquet of red roses by firefighters along the way. Fellow residents […]
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% […]
After 111 years, a very special Valentine’s Day story
At the heart of February is Valentine’s Day. It’s a day for expressing love to that special someone in our lives. Often we do that with cards, candy or flowers. I’ve been known to write my wife a poem and take her out for dinner at a nice restaurant. But for those whose Valentine is […]