TRANSCRIPT: I think it all starts with hiring compassionate staff. That’s what residents respond to the most. They deeply appreciate the compassion, dedication, and patience our team shows them every day. In turn, it makes them feel valued—and like they’re living in their own home. That experience is further enhanced by the fact that we’re not a cookie-cutter model. We’re not a big public company treating every community the same,… Read More
From Athlete to Senior Living Leader: A Journey in Purpose and Passion
TRANSCRIPT: “I grew up in the suburbs of New York City and from a young age, I always loved sports. In fact, my third-grade P.E. teacher once told my mom he knew I was going to be a professional athlete—he just didn’t know which sport. Basketball was probably my favorite early on, but I got into tennis when I was 12 years old and quickly realized that’s what I wanted… Read More
Retirees get ‘back-to-college’ experience in Louisville
The students attending space scientist Bruce Jakosky’s lecture have witnessed a lifetime of space discoveries. Now, Jakosky’s afternoon talk is raising much ado about the possibility of extraterrestrial life on Mars among these seniors — not college seniors, but the kind who understand Jakosky’s reference to “rabbit ears” when he shows pictures of antennas on the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution spacecraft, set to launch in 2013. On a monthly… Read More
Video: Louisville Labor Day Parade 2021
On Monday, September 6th 2021, a festive group of residents, families and staff from the Balfour Louisville Campus participated in the annual Labor Day Parade in Louisville, CO. Robert Sytten, Regional Director of Plant Operations for the Balfour Louisville Campus, worked his creative magic resulting in the 15th “Best Float” win in as many years for the Balfour parade entry. This year’s parade theme was “Friends & Neighbors.” … Read More
Seniors find African drumming brings good vibrations
Nine elders and a master sit in a circle, thumping and stroking skin-covered drums. Such music making, commonplace in the villages of West Africa and on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, also happens once a week in a different kind of community — the Residences of Balfour, an assisted-living community in Louisville. There, the Balfour Boom beats the drum. “Welcome to the world of djembe drum.” That’s the phrase… Read More
Balfour Senior Living Louisville Residents make new blankets for Children
By SOPHIA MONCALEANO PUBLISHED: December 16, 2020 at 5:09 p.m. | UPDATED: December 31, 2020 at 4:53 p.m. With knitting needles and crochet hooks in hand, residents of Balfour Louisville are making new blankets for children who are ill, traumatized or in need, though the nonprofit Project Linus. According to a news release, these “Balfour Blanketeers” have embraced this project to buoy their hearts and minds and keep their fingers… Read More
Blooms, bees, and butterflies make their way to Balfour
By ELLA COBB | ecobb@prairiemountainmedia.com | PUBLISHED: June 14, 2022 at 9:39 p.m. | UPDATED: June 14, 2022 at 9:44 p.m. Dorothy Myers stood before an eagerly listening audience Tuesday at Balfour Louisville to teach residents about the facts and figures of habitat gardening in Colorado. Myers, who works as an educator and exhibit guide at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, informed residents that despite the dry, arid climate in Colorado, native perennial flowers are able to… Read More
6 Ways Senior Living in Central Park, Denver Elevates Senior Life
As we age, our needs evolve, leading us to seek living arrangements that adapt to these changes while preserving our independence and lifestyle. Senior living communities have numerous advantages that improve the golden years. In this blog, our team at Balfour Senior Living outlines the several ways that our senior living community in Denver can enrich the lives of seniors. From providing a sense of community to offering exceptional onsite amenities and services, these… Read More
Senior Housing in Central Park Has Everything You Need
Retirement is a time when you have ample free time to travel, try new hobbies, and reconnect with friends. Senior housing in Denver gives you a great opportunity to start this new chapter in your life. Whether you’re seeking a secure and enriching environment or require assistance with daily tasks, senior housing communities are continuously evolving to provide the best support for their residents. Let’s explore how these lively retirement… Read More
News: Threepeat Nomination for Balfour Assisted Living
By Valerie Arko | November 18, 2020 For the third year in a row, we are honored to nominated for Senior Housing News’ annual Architecture & Design Awards in Assisted Living! This year our beautiful Balfour Louisville joins Balfour Littleton (2019) and Balfour Central Park (2018). Kudos to DTJ DESIGN, Inc. as well as our own Balfour Interiors team! “Senior Housing News, an Aging Media Network publication, is pleased to announce that… Read More