The Vineyards Memory Care is a special place indeed. We have a calm, inviting atmosphere, and a staff that is warm and helpful. Residents enjoy listening to soft music in the common area, or talking over a meal in the dining room. Others enjoy working outside in the garden or catching a nap by the fireplace. The caregivers are watchful and attentive. Everyone is where they are supposed to be.The Vineyards Memory Care of Grand Junction is unique in the realm of assisted living. Specializing in the care of residents who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory impairments. Here you will not find long empty halls, impersonal nurse's stations, or lonely residents. Instead, we offer a more intimate, personalized, home-like setting where everyone is known by name, and there is a spirit of family throughout.

Long time Grand Junction resident, Opal Jaquette, is a mom to scores of people around the world. Through her generous spirit, Opal remembered everyones special occasions, making her legendary and treasured by all.Opal, with her husband Frank and their two children Mark and Julie, moved to Guam in 1967. Both Frank and Opal worked as teachers on Guam for over twenty years. Despite Franks passing 12 years ago, Opal continued to travel to the warmer Guam climate each winter to be with close friends. This past winter however, she stayed home; she tried to keep up with normal household duties, but Opal started having some difficulties.In March, Julie and Mark both returned to Grand Junction to stay with her after family members and church friends noticed signs of increasing dementia. The next two months proved challenging but very providential! Looking back at the month of April, it was only providence that helped the three of them get Opals finances in order. By May, Opals vascular dementia had escalated quickly, and she was hospitalized three weeks in order to stabilize her condition.When she couldnt return to her home, and needed a dementia center, Mark and Julie felt she would like a smaller, more home-like atmosphere with close, immediate, personal care. Walking into The Vineyards, they knew it was the perfect place to be moms new home. Thus far, Opal has truly enjoyed her independence, coupled with the attentive care at The Vineyards. She told her family, I feel like Ive fallen into a tub of butter here!The Vineyards is a community of love and support that includes caregivers, residents, and family. Dedication and service are at the heart of The Vineyards mission. At the Vineyards we feel it is important to be there not only for the resident but for the families as well. We understand the responsibility of caring for mom or dad at home and losing that parent child relationship. As the caregiver of an aging parent, the responsibility of ordering medications, managing those medications and multiple other responsibilities you lose that personal relationship with your loved one. At the Vineyards we take those responsibilities off the child and let you experience the Parent-child relationship again, creating new memories with our parents and enjoying the golden years with them The Vineyards Memory Care of Grand Junction serves those living with Alzheimers, Dementia and other diagnoses of memory loss. Your loved ones happiness is important to us. If you have a loved one in need of care, call the Vineyards Memory Care at 970-243-7224 or visit on-line at www.vineyardsmemorycare.com Editors Note: This article was submitted by Jaime Fisher. She may be reached at 970-243-7224 or by email at: marketingandadmissions.retreats@gmail.com

Know this - there is help out there. Millions are affected by this unforgiving condition and you are not alone. Please contact us today at The Vineyards Memory Care. You will find our team to be a wealth of knowledge, support, and guidance. Our mission is to help individuals with long-term Alzheimer's care, dementia care, and other memory loss diagnoses. Our expert staff is here to help you! No question is too personal, no matter is too urgent.