Upcoming Events
If you would like our members to give a presentation for your organization, send an email request to DurangoDementiaCoalition@gmail.com
Palliative Care Presentation
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 11 am-12 pm | La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301
Dr. Anne Rossignol is pleased to present to the Dementia Caregivers Support Group about Mercy's palliative care program.
Dementia Talks
Stress Management and Coping Skills
For Caregivers
Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 10:30 am-12 pm | La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301
Samantha Farro, PhD, psychologist from the University of Colorado School of Medicine
In-person Zoom with live support group. Other caregivers can access the program from home via Zoom. All caregivers are welcome.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Rotary Park, Durango CO 81321 | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 | Registration 9 am | Ceremony 10 am | Register or donate at alz.org.
Local Support Groups
Early Dementia Support Group 3rd Tuesday of month, 10:00am-11:30am. La Plata Senior Center, Durango.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group (Live) 1st, 3rd, 5th Wed of month, 10:30am – 12pm, LaPlata Senior Center, Durango.
Alzheimer's Association (virtual) 1st, 3rd, 5th Wed of month, 10:30am -12pm. This group is for those who live in the Durango area. To register, visit Alz.org or call their help line: 800-272-3900.
Senior Caregivers Support (Live) 3rd Thurs of month, 6 pm. Cortez. 970-799-2328.
Hospice of Montezuma Community Caregiver Support Group (Live) 1st Tue of month, 10:00am - 12:00pm Cortez. 970-565-4400.
Virtual Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association Specialized Support Groups
If you would like to join any of the following support groups, please register at alz.org or call their 24/7 helpline: 800-272-3900. You may also call this number to learn more about early stage support groups and complete a screening to determine which group would best suit your needs.
Grieving After Dementia | 1st & 3rd Monday | 11:30 - 1:00 am
Adult Children Caregiver Group | 1st Wednesday | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
A support group for children caring for aging parents-Early Stage Caregiver Group | 1st Thursday | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
First steps in a dementia journey Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Group | 2nd Monday | 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Grieving Through Dementia | 2nd Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:30 am
Adult Children Caregiver Group | 3rd Wednesday | 7:00 - 8:00 pm
A support group for children caring for aging parents.
Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Group | 3rd Thursday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sandwich Generation Caregiver Group | 4th Saturday | 10:00-11:30 am A support group for those raising children and caring for an older adult with dementia.