In a world where we now so often feel overwhelmed by bad news, we focus on the good in life, even during tough times. Healing Time It’s 4:45 pm, Monday, February 23, in Maui, Hawaii, and my husband, Scott, and I just got back from a snorkeling trip where we swam with a sea turtle and saw a mama and baby whale playing in the bay. On the way back to the harbor, about 30 silver flying fish flew by, and a rainbow appeared. Life felt pretty perfect on the island. I’m out of my wet bathing suit now and into dry shorts and a t-shirt, the damp towels are drying on the balcony chairs, and I’m still glowing from the warm sun on my

The afternoon of Sunday September 14th started with clouds but then the sun burst forth for the 70+ participants of the Step Out & Care fundraising walk around Lake Estes. The elk also made an appearance! This community event was fun and raised over $8,100 (after expenses) to support the creation of the Estes Dementia Day Center. Many, many thanks to our walkers, volunteers, sponsors, donors and folks who stopped by to learn more. Thank you to Estes Park News, Trail Gazette, and the Estes Valley Voice for helping us advertise! Thank you to Trail Ridge Printing for printing our T-shirts. Community members still have time this fall to help us reach the $500,000 goal needed to create a sustainable day center for those with

Help raise funds for our to open the EDDC! SAVE THE DATE! When: Sunday, September 14th is the date 1:00 – 3:00 What: Walk/Run to Raise Funds for the EDDC Where: Path around Lake Estes is the place Sign Up: Registrations and More info HERE

Stay tuned for upcoming fundraising events for the EDDC! Our new Center will be the first in Estes Park for adults with dementia, giving respite time for caregivers. Save the dates are coming soon for this important cause. If you would like to partner with us on these events, contact us. Stay tuned for more updates!

We are so glad you made it here! The EDDC is proud to announce our little corner on the World Wide Web here at estesdementiadaycenter.org! We have created the EDDC and this website with the intention for you and your loved ones to find a place of support, care, and reprieve from dementia, both for our participants and their caregivers. Our vision for participants in the EDDC is engaging activity, compassion, safety, and most importantly JOY! Learn more about us, stay up to date on our current status opening our physical location, and support the EDDC with your donation.