Dementia Support

Navigating Dementia Together

Home-Based Services

How Support Can Help

Dementia Support Groups

Who is Eligible?

How to Get Started

HopeWest serves western Colorado’s dementia population through GUIDE, Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience, a Medicare model program.

HopeWest Dementia Support for Caregivers

Dementia Support

Navigating Dementia Together

HopeWest serves western Colorado’s dementia population through GUIDE, Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience, a Medicare model program.

Home-Based Dementia Support Services →

How Support Can Help →

Dementia Support Groups →

Who is Eligible? →

How to Get Started →

Making life easier for both you and the person you care for.

If you’re a caregiver facing the daily challenges of supporting a loved one with dementia, HopeWest is here to help.

HopeWest Dementia Support is designed to:

• Reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations for your loved one.

• Help you understand and manage behavioral health challenges related to dementia, ensuring the safety and well-being of the person you care for.

• Address your emotional health concerns to better equip you to manage caregiver responsibilities, reduce stress, and prevent burnout.

Home-Based Services for People Living with Dementia & Their Caregivers

Comprehensive Assessment

We collaborate with your loved one’s primary care provider to offer enhanced dementia support, ensuring dementia patients and their loved ones receive the guidance they need.

Home-Based Support

Receive direct communication from a HopeWest team member. With 24/7 access to our helpline, we’ll be here to answer questions whenever you need us.

Education and Coordination

Get the tools and knowledge needed to ensure your loved one receives proper care. We can also assist you with coordinating community-based programs and resources, such as meals and transportation.

Respite Services

Take a break when you need it, knowing your loved one is in good hands. Respite care eligibility is determined based on identified care needs.

How HopeWest Dementia Support Can Help

Carol is an 86-year-old woman living alone with moderate dementia. She has regular appointments with her primary care doctor, dentist, and optometrist, and gets her medications from a local pharmacist. Her caregiver, Ashley, is her 35-year-old granddaughter who visits daily to help with housekeeping and personal care tasks. Ashley is a mom with a full-time job.

 

Challenges Before Support

• Carol was experiencing worsening symptoms related to her dementia.
• Her primary care doctor wasn’t equipped to treat her dementia.
• She needed help getting to appointments and taking medications.
• Ashley was burnt out as a caregiver and wanted to find Carol a nursing home, but it was too costly.

With Help & Support from HopeWest

• Carol learns about HopeWest Dementia Support from her doctor and starts working with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Carol’s support navigator connects her to transportation services.
• Ashley gets caregiver training to cope with Carol’s symptoms and her own stress.
• Carol receives HopeWest Dementia Support respite services, allowing Ashley to take a break.

Dementia Support Groups

Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to face it alone. Our Dementia Support Groups for caregivers and loved ones provide a safe, welcoming space to connect with others who understand your journey.

 

What We Offer:

• Expert Guidance: Each group is led by our Certified Dementia Support Group Facilitator, ensuring compassionate and knowledgeable support.

• Open Conversation: Share experiences and ask questions with fellow caregivers.

• Comfort & Community: Discover the reassurance that comes from knowing others have walked this path too.

• Available in your area: Support groups are offered in Mesa County, Montrose County, and Delta County.

• Join anytime: No cost, open to the community, and no registration required.

Why Come?

Caregivers often tell us that simply having a space to talk and hearing “I’ve been there too” brings more comfort than anything else. These groups are designed to help you feel supported and understood.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Caregiver Support Groups

Mesa County

3rd Tuesday of Each Month
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

HopeWest Ferris Hospice Care Center
3090 N. 12th Street
Grand Junction, Colorado

Montrose County

2nd Thursday of Each Month
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

HopeWest Montrose Office
725 S. 4th Street
Montrose, Colorado

Delta County

2nd Thursday of Each Month
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

HopeWest Delta Office
195 Stafford Lane
Delta, Colorado

Who is Eligible for HopeWest Dementia Support?

Medicare beneficiaries (enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B) who have been diagnosed with any form of dementia. There is no extra cost for these services with your Medicare benefit.

Get Started in Five Easy Steps

If you or a loved one is living with dementia, call HopeWest at (970) 248-4400 to discuss eligibility and begin the enrollment process.

 

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Call HopeWest at (970) 248-4400 or fill out the online interest form.

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HopeWest will contact you to set up an initial assessment.

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If it is determined you’ll benefit from this program, we will submit your application form through your insurance for approval of the additional benefits.

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HopeWest will inform you of insurance approval status and guide you through the next steps. If approved, we will assist you in accessing the services and support available.