Townhome open house

January 22nd, 2012

Townhome Open House

Sunday Noon to Three PM

Delnor Glen adopts a family this christmas

January 12th, 2012

Delnor Glen Seniors and Staff Create a Happy Holiday for Area Family

Part of the person-centered care philosophy practiced at Delnor Glen Senior Living involves giving back to the community.  During the recent holiday season, the staff, residents and their families did just that.

Business Manager Kristin Landahl became aware of an area family whose 14 year old daughter was getting ready to move to a hospice level of care.  She had become wheelchair bound and was no longer able to take food orally.  Recently the girl’s mother, a nurse, had a work-related injury.   No longer able to work, the family income was cut in half.

After hearing that the family’s Thanksgiving dinner had been provided by a food bank, the team at Delnor Glen asked the family to submit a wish list for Christmas.  A small tree in Delnor Glen’s lobby was decorated with ornaments that displayed these wishes, and staff and residents were invited to take one and purchase the item for the family.

Residents and their families chose ornaments and enjoyed shopping for the family that includes the 14 year old girl, her 16 year old brother, and mom and dad.  Staff members from all levels gave generously including one who purchased an i-pod for the family.  Between individual donations and money raised through a raffle and tips at their holiday party, the group raised over $800 in gift cards and $130 in cash for this family in need.

A few days before Christmas, several of the directors from Delnor Glen loaded up the bus with gifts and groceries.  Lindahl said, “The bus was stuffed with gifts and food including a ham, a turkey and a cooler full of frozen foods that aren’t available at the local food bank.  It’s cool to think that the 16 year old son could actually invite a few buddies over for pizza during the holidays, when that’s not something he could have done before.”

Staff members who helped make the delivery said that the family appeared “stunned and overwhelmed” by the generosity of the gifts.  The parents seemed particularly grateful to know that their children would have a happy holiday.  As for the seniors at Delnor Glen, even though they may need some assistance themselves at times, they still enjoy helping others in need.

For more information about Delnor Glen Senior Living, please call 630-443-8220.

Townhome Open House

November 16th, 2011

Please check our Event Calendar for showings

Winter Stay

November 10th, 2011

Delnor Glen is offering a special Winter Stay Program please see our blog

Caregiver Panel

October 14th, 2011

free

6-8pm

hors'doeuvres

Be prepared with the resources you need to be an effective caregiver for an aging parent,spouse,or loved one.whether you are a \"hands on\" caregiver or the \"project manager\" overseeing the care, you will find this information invaluable.

Using a case study format, a panel of experts will walk you through the various levels of function and care, arming you with  the tools that you need to make informed decisions resulting in the best possible outcomes. 

Planetree Affiliation

August 27th, 2011

In September 2009, Delnor Glen began our Planetree journey. The heart of Planetree is relationship-centered care, promoting healing environments and enhancing life’s journey.
 
While we have been practicing person-centered care for years, the leadership team felt that it was time to go from good to great. The timing couldn’t have been better, as Planetree was in the process of beginning a pilot program for Senior Living environments. We have been invited to be one of only 25 facilities in the country to take part of this program.
 
We are excited to be involved in this grassroots program and to see our community blossom. All who enter our doors will experience the difference.

Submitted by, Kristin Landahl, Planetree Coordinator

The Arts at Delnor Glen

August 18th, 2011

The residents and staff at Delnor Glen Senior Living share an appreciation for the finer things in life – the fine arts that is.  As part of their focus on healing environments and collaboration with community partners, they enjoyed a week-long art display which ended with a dessert reception in their garden level. 

The artwork displayed was from the students at Wredling Middle School in St. Charles.  The pieces ranged from pastels to colored pencil, and included abstract pieces as well as a large colorful 3-dimensional dragon mask.  The artwork was done under the creative direction of Wredling art teacher Carol Hadamik.

On Thursday, the artists were invited to bring their friends and family to Delnor Glen to be recognized for their talents and contributions.  Each received a certificate and gift card in appreciation of their creativity and sharing. 

Delnor Glen recognized one of its own residents for her artistic talents.  Helen Lazarz displayed a collection of paintings that she has created since beginning her training in the arts nearly 50 years ago.  Helen enjoys working in oil and the paintings on display included sea and landscapes as well as some still-life florals.

Encouraging the arts in their community is part of the person-centered approach to care that is seen every day at Delnor Glen.   Craft sessions are a regular and well attended activity.  A grand piano in the aviary invites residents and visitors to sit and play or listen.  Even the historical architecture and décor in the stately building (from the original Delnor Hospital built in 1940) support this philosophy.

For more information about Delnor Glen Assisted Living or the Townhomes of Delnor Glen, please call 630-443-8220 or stop by 975 North Fifth Avenue in St. Charles.

Delnor Glen Resident has book signing

September 19th, 2010

Leona Turlo Budilovsky, resident author, introduced her newest book, \"This & That on Magnollia Street\" the first of a new series of the Keepsake Coloring Books.

  "Geared toward children from pre-school to third grade, these books encourage a young mind's interest in history while giving the child opportunities to record his or her own childhood experiences.  Using  stories from her young life of a bygone era, the 88 year old author, Leona Turlo Budilovsky ( prior books - Lady Lee, My Mother Helena)  offers the young reader insights into a childhood from the early part of the last century and encourages the relatively new reader to begin recording his or her own unique autobiographical sketches.   The books are opportunities to learn from history as his or her young story is in the making."*

*as quoted from Joan Budilovsky

Delnor Glen Receives commendation from Pottawatomie Garden Club

September 16th, 2010

The Pottawatomie Garden Club has awarded Delnor Glen their Landscape Commendation Award.

Each year they choose an establishment that has contributed toward the  beautification of the city and township.

Through the  efforts of our Environmental Director, David Winecke, in working in a collaborative effort between residents and staff we have been able to create this exceptional environment. A cutting garden is an integral component of this effort and the bouquets from this garden with their vibrant colors and fragrances are enjoyed by all residents  throughout the campus and also on all the dining room tables.

Survey Says

September 16th, 2010

In a recent survey of Delnor Glen family members, Assisted Living Residents and Townhome residents, 99.9% said they would recommend our community to others 

From Our Executive Director

September 16th, 2010

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!!!!

 We have been given another 2 year license and have received 0 violations from IDPH during their visit to us over the past 2 days.  Our surveyor was very impressed with how beautifully kept and clean our community is, how well our resident’s are attended to and how happy they are with the staff and services we provide, with the fun she saw residents having with the interactions of staff and activities and the variety of things going on around here yesterday including watching 2 of our resident playing chopsticks together at our new baby grand piano. The dining room and the serenity room completely blew her away.   Thank you to all of you for your dedication and commitment to our wonderful community. Thank you to everyone who hung around after hours to help me gather all the information she needed. We have a great team here and I hope you all feel the appreciation for each other that I do.

News Release

September 1st, 2010

 Delnor Rehabilitation Services has expanded their program to the Delnor Glen campus. Beginning September 1,2010 outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy is being offered to residents of Delnor Glen Assisted Living and the Townhomes of Delnor Glen.

The clinic is located in the lower level of Delnor Glen, previously occupied by the Sleep Lab. This site is equipped for an advanced physical rehabilitation program and includes a full bathroom and kitchenette similar to what is found in the resident’s apartments, enabling them to practice functional activities of daily living.   The clinic will complement Delnor Glen’s existing Short-term stay program. Individuals can rent fully furnished apartments and enjoy meal service and assistance with personal care while they attend in-house therapy sessions. This program is especially helpful for members of the community needing intermediate rehabilitation services whose homes are inaccessible, or do not have the help/support they need at home. 

Rehab Services at Delnor Glen is Medicare certified and JCAHO accredited.   For more information please call Cathy Duer, marketing, sales and public relations director at Delnor Glen, 630/443-8220