Trial Stays at Balfour Retirement Community

Choosing an assisted living community raises many questions.

With the "Trial Stay at Balfour" Program, the questions will answer themselves.

Explore the Balfour lifestyle before making a decision to move.

• Private, furnished residences
• Short term lease options
• Beautifully prepared meals with table service
• Over 200 social activities monthly
• On-site professional rehabilitation and therapy
• 24-hour care staff including RNs
• Scheduled transportation

Contact a Balfour Resident Advisor at 303-926-1000 or RSVPbalfour@balfourcare.com.

Are you caring for someone with ALZHEIMERS?

Caregivers, family members and those who just want to know more about this disease are invited to attend our popular Spring Lecture Series at Balfour Cherrywood Village.

View PDF of Flyer.

Megan Carnarius, R.N., Executive Director of Balfour Cherrywood Village and recognized expert on Alzheimers care, will address the nature of Alzheimers disease and the challenges it presents to those touched by it.

March 29, Thurs., 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Alzheimer’s Spring Lecture Series: The Voices of Family Caregivers
Location: Balfour Cherrywood Village
Address: 282 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, CO 80027 (Map)

This presentation will feature a panel of family members who will share their experiences and challenges dealing with Alzheimers disease and will answer audience questions. View PDF of Flyer.

Facilitated by Megan Carnarius.

Lectures are FREE but seating is limited.
RSVP: 303-604-2700

April 26, Thurs., 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Alzheimer’s Spring Lecture Series: Coping with Communication Changes
Location: Balfour Cherrywood Village
Address: 282 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, CO 80027 (Map)

Megan will speak about coping with the changes in communications through all stages of the disease. View PDF of Flyer.

Speaker: Megan Carnarius.

Lectures are FREE but seating is limited.
RSVP: 303-604-2700

May 31, Thurs., 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Alzheimer’s Spring Lecture Series: Coping with Changes in Behaviors
Location: Balfour Cherrywood Village
Address: 282 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, CO 80027 (Map)

Megan will speak about coping with the changes in
behavior through all stages of the disease. View PDF of Flyer.

Speaker: Megan Carnarius.

Lectures are FREE but seating is limited.
RSVP: 303-604-2700

Here are some delightful Thanksgiving recipes from Balfour’s own Executive Chef, Chris Olchowy. Enjoy!

Recipes are in PDF format for easy printing.

• Candied Cranberry Sauce

Testimonial from Balfour Guests, Steve and Joan

Note: Steve and Joan came to stay in one of our guest suites after their home was flooded. Sounds like they’re pretty happy here!

Good Morning,

I know we are known as two people who change their minds frequently.

Well it snowed last night and is still snowing. The Balfour is getting to look better to us by the hour. In the warmer months no worry about lawn care. If something needs repair it’s done at no major expense to us.

No worry about snow removal, cooking or cleaning, our apartment was cleaned yesterday and our linens were changed. This service is provided twice a month. We have a lovely kitchen area complete with microwave, range, oven refrigerator and dishwasher. We also have our own washer and dryer.The apartment is cheery and the common areas are cozy, beautiful and well maintained. The employees here always are welcoming have a smile and ready to help or answer any questions.

We are beginning to realize that we do as much from here as we do at home.
I use the computer and read, Steve practices his clarinet ( he doesn’t have his saxophone because he didn’t want to disturb people) and reads. They do have rooms in the common area that he could use. We can go and come just as we please and so any activities outside our house would be the same. Should we wish to travel no problem just close the door and go.

There are people here that are older and some maybe younger but with some health problems. Everyone does make an effort to look their best.

Yes I don’t like seeing a lot of grey haired people but I am one of them. Yes people have wrinkles but so do Steve and I.

We have checked what it costs us to live at home and when we consider all the expenses we have maintaining a house and meals it looks pretty good here.

We are not coming here yet but it looks better and better.

Love

Steve and Joan

Jane Drury, SPHR Vice President of Human Resources

Jane joined Balfour in 2006 and is responsible for all human resources aspects of the company including employment and staffing, compensation and benefits, employee relations and compliance. Jane has over 20 years of experience working in the human resources field.

Prior to joining Balfour, Jane worked in the financial services industry as an HR Advisor at Deutsche Bank and as an HR Consultant working for a national firm that provided clients with a complete range of human resources solutions. Jane holds a bachelors degree in Management from Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and in 2011 earned a masters in Organizational Management Development. She also holds a certificate in Evidenced Based and Executive Coaching.

About Cynthia McKee

Cynthia McKee Director of Corporate Marketing

Cynthia joined Balfour as Corporate Marketing Director in 2011. Prior to that she spent 18 months in the capacity of marketing consultant. She is responsible for assisting all Balfour Senior Living Communities as a key resource in marketing efforts and initiatives as well as continuing to develop and strengthen the Balfour brand. Cynthia has more than 20 years experience in marketing and sales in the Washington, D.C. area including public and private sector organizations and telecommunication start-ups.

Her prior experience includes marketing analyst at the Resolution Trust Corporation, Director of National Real estate Marketing Programs, WinStar Telecommunications and most recently Deputy Director of The Urban Land Institute Foundation. At Balfour she has played a key role in achieving occupancy goals and was instrumental in redesigning the Balfour website and launching a social media program. In addition her role includes managing and developing public relations, advertising and direct mail campaigns, events and business development. She graduated with a B.A in History from Hanover College in Indiana.

About Susan Juroe

Susan Juroe, Esq. General Counsel, Balfour Senior Care

Susan E. Juroe, Esq. is General Counsel for Balfour Senior Living. Prior to joining Balfour in 2003, she was a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Holland & Knight, LLP, the nations second largest law firm, specializing in real estate development and finance. Her area of emphasis is affordable and senior housing development and the programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Susan has served on the boards of Affordable Housing Finance magazine, the Housing Bond Report, the Housing and Development Reporter and the National Leased Housing Association. In addition to publishing numerous articles relating to housing, Susan authored the Bond Financing chapter for Warren, Gorham & Lamonts Housing and Development Forms and Commentary. She served in the Reagan Administration as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Special Assistant to the Chairman of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. She graduated with a B.A. in Literature from the American University in 1983 and with a J.D. from The Catholic University of America in 1986, both in Washington, DC.

About Megan Carnarius

Megan Carnarius, RN, MT, NHA Executive Director, Balfour Cherrywood Village

Megan Carnarius joined Balfour as Executive Director of Balfour Cherrywood Village in 2002. She is a nurse, licensed nursing home administrator, and a much sought after speaker on the topic of Alzheimers care, a specialty that she has focused on in her training, management, and program design for more than a decade.

Megan blends two decades of medical and holistic patient care experience in leading Balfours Alzheimers program for patients and families. Her philosophy on memory care is that people with Alzheimers disease are trying their best to manage and their quality of life can be greatly enhanced if the environment supports their strengths and allows them to express their individuality within the community. Megan turned her focus to specialization in Alzheimers care in the early 1990s. She has consulted with healthcare leaders both in Colorado and nationally to promote therapeutic and psychosocial models of care.

Megan is committed to providing Alzheimers education to families and caregivers in the community. She delivers a popular fall and spring lecture series for families and workshops for caregivers on all aspects of caring for those with Alzheimers and related dementias. She has also produced two educational CDs: "Alzheimers Disease: How Do You Know When Its Time To Seek Help?" and "Beyond Simply Surviving – Helpful Approaches to Support Caregivers" Megan served as an adjunct Faculty Member for Naropa Institute, gerontology program, Masters in Health Care Administration. She continues to lecture to families and care professionals on all aspects of Alzheimers care.

About Cheryl Davis

Cheryl Davis Executive Director, Balfour Independent Living Communities

Cheryl joined Balfour in April, 2011 as Executive Director of Balfours independent living communities including The Cottages, The Lodge, The Retreat and the Residences at Balfour. In her role at Balfour, Cheryl is focused on further complementing the high level of service and care that the team is currently providing to residents and their family and friends on a daily basis.

Prior to joining Balfour, Cheryl was the Executive Director at MacKenzie Place, a senior living community in Colorado Springs that focused on successfully integrating hospitality and guest services. She was also the National Director of Customer Service and Customer Experience at Atria Senior Living Group, the past Executive Director of Atria Vista Del Rio and a trainer for new Executive Directors joining the company.