ASEDD

09/28/2026

Welcome to Another Week in the Dementia Universe (Sept. 28, 2026):

The days are shortening, which may or may not have an effect on the person for whom you care. I know, like most things dementia related, there is no knowing and if you did it might change. In my personal case (Jess), she is free running and not locked into the normal signals. It is more time on task, than anything. She has also become a bit more nocturnal, though unrelated to the sun movement in the sky.

Confused? We can help! This week is however unusual, in that, there is a fifth Wednesday and as such a meeting is not scheduled (1st and 3rd are Surface Creek; 2nd and 4th are North Fork). HOWEVER, there is almost always a meeting on Thursdays. Join us at 1:30 at 205 Stafford Lane (Delta, Hope West Annex).

Partners in CareGiving!

09/26/2026

Good advice about advice.

A headline claiming up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented ...

09/24/2026

We were discussing pill cases today. This one drew the most interest, off Amazon (and on Sale now).

AUVON Pill Box 2 Times a Day, 7-Color for Easy Tracking, Dual Protection

09/16/2026

Well we should have posted this on Monday, but the management forgot:
Welcome to another week in the Dementia Universe!

For those that use Facebook there are a number of sites that discuss dementia. Here are just a few you can plug into the search:

Dementia - The Journey - Support Group

Alzheimer's Support Group for family/caregivers

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Support Group

Family caregivers support group for Dementia illness

Alzheimer's/Dementia Help & Support Group

Vascular dementia and Alzheimer's chat support group

Note that these all have the same themes and this is just a sample of what is available. Warning that these are public groups. The latter means the same question gets asked multiple times and many of the responses are anecdotal, not based on the facts/science. Nonetheless you will find confirmation of the items discussed, said in a different voice.

We also have a private group that you can use for venting with safety (it is just the participants from ASEDD groups). Contact us if you would like to be invited.

Next week, some web sites with texting/emails that provide information.

However, before next week remember that ASEDD is here and we have support groups twice a week. This week, the first meeting is in Cedaredge at The Lab (3rd and Main). The second meeting is in Delta at the Hope West Annex (205 Stafford Lane). Both meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and continue till 3 and everyone is better. Personally, (Jess) I always find not attending to be detrimental to my feelings.

Partners in CareGiving!

09/08/2026

Welcome to another week in the Dementia Universe! (Sept. 8, 2026)

We should have sent this message yesterday, be we pretended yesterday was different than today or the day before. Yes, Holidays mean little to someone with Dementia (depending on the stage and day).

Personally (Jess), I think I realized that I have been misinterpreting behavior and then making it worse by my response. Lately there has been following, which I have interpreted (not without cause) as not trusting. I found that I have been responding to following with annoyance, when I should just say, "Hi".

On another topic, note that there are a number of companies that provide home care. HomeInstead, People Care, and Comfort Keepers. Know others? Let us know!

Finally, this week there are two meetings of support groups. First, on Wednesday in Hotchkiss at the Senior Center on Main Street. Second, on Thursday at Hope West (Annex) in Delta (Stafford Lane). All meetings start at 1:30 p.m.

Partners in CareGiving!

09/02/2026

Dr. Jess F. Deegan II just received the following. Not recommending you get Serius, but if you have it already this might be useful!

08/31/2026

Welcome to another Week in the Dementia Universe:

First, let me remind you that there are two meetings this week. The first meeting is in Cedaredge at The Lab, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. followed on Thursday by the Delta meeting at the Hope West Annex (Stafford Lane). Each continues until everyone is better and everyone always learns something each week.

Second, we are revamping the Web Page and would like your help. Please send a short description of your CareGiver Journey and how ASEDD helped. Include a picture and know that this will be public!

Finally, let us tell you about two items from the latest ADRC (Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado) meeting. This is part of the Area Agency on Aging, which is housed in Region 10.

The first is QMedic, which is now available in our area (Grand Junction office). This is a system in which the person wears a watch, pendant, or belt device that senses falls, etc. More importantly for the Dementia CareGiver (maybe) is the fact that you can set Geofences, which lets you know if the person is going too far. This company also has cameras, etc. to keep your loved on Safe! This does require a referral, but that should be easy and will provide peace of brain (mind).

The Second is that Hope West is a provider of GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), which is a Medicare program available to help you https://www.hopewestco.org/dementia-support/

USE ALL THE RESOURCES YOU CAN!

Partners in CareGiving!

Worried about a family member with dementia? HopeWest offers personalized support, respite care, and resources to help caregivers manage dementia with confidence.

08/28/2026

Takes a while for this to be clear, but the advice is for the CareGiver or Clinician.

The medical community is trying many approaches to help push back a...

08/24/2026

Welcome to another week in the Dementia Universe: (August 24, 2026)

You should note that during the next several sessions we will start bringing materials collected in the region that might help with your journey. This is due to the fact that the organization is re-engaging with our community partners, such as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA, something required by law in every county, which unfortunately for us is 6 counties combined) and Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC).

To help with weekly stress, we offer two meetings this week. The first is in Hotchkiss at the Townhall, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The second occurs on Thursday (Every), at the Hope West annex in Delta.

Finally, let me reintroduce you to Teppa Snow, who has a Positive Approach to Caregiving (PAC). The trick with these types of information is to find someone who you can relate to more personally; We all say the same thing in a different manner.

https://youtu.be/UsQzamylB90?si=uRcWiFeL0agDrnak

Partners in CareGiving.

08/06/2026

https://youtu.be/ahiDaDNztZU?si=kOeqsHf9-gSIlkMR

If you've ever felt like every appointment, every follow-up, and ev...