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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.

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

01/09/2026

What if protecting your brain health was just as important as protecting your heart? In this second episode of our “New Year, Stronger Mind & Body: January Wellness Series for Brain Health,” Host Dawn Platt reveals why dementia isn't an inevitable part of aging, and what you can do right now to build your brain's natural defense system. Whether you're concerned about your own cognitive future or supporting a loved one, Dawn shares practical, science-backed strategies that could make all the difference.
Listen now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/brain-health-is-the-new-heart-health-what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-dementia-prevention

01/02/2026

What if protecting your brain was as simple as taking a walk? 🚶‍♀️ The first episode of our January Wellness Series for Brain Health will change how you think about fitness and aging. Dawn and guest Tamara Bowen share why you don't need a gym membership to build cognitive reserve—just intention and movement. Perfect for caregivers, seniors, and anyone ready to invest in their brain health.
Tune in now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/senior-fitness-dementia-prevention-why-movement-matters-for-brain-health

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from The Lodge at Grand Junction! 🎉 Wishing our residents, family members, and team a fantastic 2026 filled with success and happiness. Cheers to another great year together! 🥂

12/25/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from all of us at The Lodge at Grand Junction! 🎄✨ May your holiday season be filled with joy, gratefulness, and memorable moments. 🎁

12/24/2025

The hardest part of the holidays isn't the dementia — it's the family conflict about how to handle it. Should you keep the elaborate traditions or simplify everything? Is it worth it if they won't remember? This Christmas Eve, we're resharing the episode that helped hundreds of families navigate these exact questions and let go of perfect traditions to embrace what really matters.

Listen now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/family-conflicts-series-episode-8-when-dementia-affects-family-traditions

12/19/2025

What if the secret to having more enjoyable holidays isn't doing more, but doing less? 🎄 In our latest episode, Senior Memory Care Director Regina Trent reveals how families who have loved ones with dementia are rediscovering holiday joy by simplifying traditions, timing visits differently, and focusing on what truly matters: comfort, familiarity, and being together. From decorating wreaths to sharing cocoa in vintage Santa mugs, these small moments create the biggest memories.
Listen to episode three of our holiday series now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/rediscovering-holiday-joy-dementia-friendly-celebrations-for-families

12/15/2025

Wishing everyone a joyful and bright Hanukkah from The Lodge at Grand Junction!🕎✨ Celebrate the festival of lights with family and friends.

Address

2656 Patterson Road
Grand Junction, CO
81506

Telephone

+19708224141

Website

https://thelodgeatgrandjunction.com/

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