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The Lodge at Grand Junction provides our residents with the freedom to enjoy their day, their way.

We offer many amenities, much laughter and fun in a welcoming and peaceful community. Our community is designed to deliver programs and activities that engage the social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical components of a fulfilling lifestyle.

03/17/2026

Wishing a joyful and lucky St. Patrick's Day to all of our residents, families, community partners, and team members! 🍀 How are you celebrating today? Share your festive moments with us!

03/06/2026

You walk into a room and forget why. That’s normal.

But what happens when memory lapses become patterns instead of moments?

In the latest episode of The Disappearing Mind Podcast, Host Dawn Platt talks about the critical difference between normal aging and potential dementia symptoms, and why waiting too long for answers can delay the support families need most.

If you’ve ever questioned what you’re seeing in yourself or a loved one, this conversation may bring the clarity you’ve been searching for.

🎧 Tune in now: https://thelodgeatgrandjunction.seniorlivingnearme.com/senior-living-library

02/27/2026

"Dementia isn't just a diagnosis – it's a family disease." 💙 This week, we revisit a popular episode where we talked with Dr. Brent P. Forester, geriatric psychiatrist at Tufts University School of Medicine and co-author of “The Complete Family Guide to Dementia.” He shares why early diagnosis matters, how to navigate the painful relationship shift with your loved one, and strategies to care smarter (not harder). This conversation offers the clarity and support every caregiver needs. If you're feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or alone in your caregiving journey, this episode is for you.

Listen Here: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/the-complete-family-guide-to-dementia-with-dr.-brent-forester

02/20/2026

What does real memory care actually look like — and could it be the greatest act of love you give someone? In this heartfelt episode, host Dawn Platt sits down with Danielle, a daughter navigating one of the most difficult decisions a family can face: whether to transition her 84-year-old father, a retired NYPD officer with Alzheimer's, into a memory care community.

Dawn pulls back the curtain on Discovery Senior Living's GLOW Memory Care Program — a comprehensive, science-backed approach that goes far beyond basic care. From personalized programming rooted in each resident's unique life story, to specialized dining techniques, music therapy, legacy preservation, and 24/7 family collaboration, GLOW is redefining what it means to truly support someone living with dementia. If you've ever wondered how to honor the person your loved one has always been while keeping them safe, engaged, and deeply connected, this episode is for you.
Listen now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/letting-go-or-leveling-up-a-daughters-journey-exploring-glow-memory-care

02/16/2026

Wishing everyone a meaningful Presidents Day from The Lodge at Grand Junction. As we reflect on the leaders who have guided our nation through triumph and challenge, we're reminded of the strength found in community, resilience, and shared purpose.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from our family to yours! Today we celebrate love in all its forms—friendship, family, and the beautiful connections we make every day. ❤️💕

02/13/2026

When dementia enters a marriage, the relationship you've built together begins to shift in ways you never anticipated. You're still partners, but the dynamics are changing — and so are you.

For this second episode of our February series on Love, Loss, and Connection, we're bringing back an important conversation with host Dawn Platt as she explores what it means to care for a spouse living with dementia. She shares practical guidance on adapting to your evolving roles, maintaining your own well-being amid the demands of caregiving, and working through the challenges that arise along the way.

Whether you're newly navigating this journey or have been walking this path for a while, this conversation offers both insight and solidarity as we examine how dementia reshapes our closest relationships, and how those bonds endure.

Listen now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/heart-to-heart-supporting-a-spouse-with-dementia

02/06/2026

What happens when a son who's been estranged from his mother for years gets a call from her bank manager saying something's wrong? In this powerful first episode of our new four-part series examining how dementia reshapes relationships, Host Dawn Platt sits down with Jonathan, a married father of two who never imagined he'd become his mother's caregiver. When dementia struck during COVID, Jonathan made the life-altering decision to move her from Connecticut into his home in Florida, despite their complicated past.

Listen now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/when-estrangement-meets-obligation-a-sons-decision-to-care-for-a-mother-with-dementia

01/30/2026

Falls don't have to be inevitable, and the solution is simpler than you think. In this powerful finale to our January Wellness Series, Host Dawn Platt welcomes back Dr. Brittany Tallhamer, a physical and occupational therapist who has witnessed firsthand how movement can transform lives at any age or stage of dementia. Brittany shares the shocking truth about what happens when we stop moving, reveals how one bedbound patient walked 30 feet after just one week of therapy, and breaks down the exact exercises that help keep memory care residents not just safer, but more engaged. Tune in to learn why we don't lose mobility because we age; we age faster because we stop moving.
Listen now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/movement-isnt-optional-its-your-best-anti-aging-investment

01/23/2026

Your brain has a built-in protection system called cognitive reserve, and the latest research shows you can strengthen it at any age. In this fourth episode of our January Wellness Series for Brain Health, Host Dawn Platt reveals how simple daily activities can build your brain's resilience against cognitive decline. From morning mental challenges to evening reflection practices, Dawn shares evidence-based strategies that go beyond generic "brain health" advice, offering practical routines you can start today.

Listen now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/building-cognitive-reserve-brain-health-activities-for-dementia-prevention

01/19/2026

Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. At The Lodge at Grand Junction, we honor his vision for equality and justice.

01/16/2026

In this third episode of our "New Year, Stronger Mind & Body: January Wellness Series for Brain Health," Host Dawn Platt welcomes back National Director of Celebrations and Fitness Tamara Bowen to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and cognitive health. Discover why nearly 30% of adults over 65 face diabetes-related cognitive decline, learn simple hydration hacks that can reverse confusion in seniors, and hear inspiring stories of residents who transformed their lives through better eating habits. Whether you're caring for a loved one or looking to protect your own cognitive future, this episode offers practical strategies that prove it's never too late to eat your way to a stronger mind.

Listen now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/nutrition-and-brain-health-how-diet-affects-dementia-and-cognitive-decline

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2656 Patterson Road
Grand Junction, CO
81506

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+19708224141

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https://thelodgeatgrandjunction.com/

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