The outpouring of support from our local community has been both inspiring and encouraging. The DDC could never connect so many dots without the participation of members and readers like you.
We consider these connections our “wins”!
Our “wishes” are things we would love to see happen for those living with
dementia in Durango and the Four Corners region. If you would like to be a part of making our wishes come true, please email us at DurangoDementiaCoalition@gmail.com.
Our Biggest Wins
New early dementia support group that also involves a caregiver component.
Network with Pagosa Springs rural health clinic.
Connecting “dots” through the website and “Planning Your Journey” booklet.
Education through community presentations and newsletters.
News articles.
Participation in the Medicare “GUIDE Program” by networking with The Holding Group. This provides navigation, counseling, education resources as well as $2500 in respite funds. Does not apply to Medicare Advantage Program participants.
Joining forces with a local 501c3 devoted to raising respite funds, thereby allowing DDC to gain 501c3 status and the expertise of an established nonprofit.
Faith-based memory cafe.
Fundraising for respite care funds.
Common Spirit Mercy financial support for publishing “Planning Your Journey” booklet.
Created a network of approximately 100 caregivers for distributing information.
Our own Kim Martin wrote a series of articles for the Durango Herald discussing her journey of living with an Alzheimer's diagnosis. She received an award in April 2025 from the Top of the Rockies contest for her articles!
Wishes
Connect with 500 people with dementia and/or care partners. To date we know of approximately 200.
Start a new carepartner education program.
Start other memory cafes, possibly through faith communities.
Raise and distribute funds to defray costs of respite care.
Continue presentations about dementia within the community.
Build stronger networks within Southwest Colorado.
Create an Adult Day Activity Program