When your loved one is transitioning from living at home to living in an assisted care facility, it can be a lot to process. For a person who has Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory loss impairments, changing their routine and moving into an unfamiliar environment can be especially stressful. At the Vineyards Memory Care, we strive to make the transition to assisted living as pleasant and easy as possible for both you and your loved one. If you are planning to help someone with dementia move into a memory care facility, keep reading for tips on how to make the transition more comfortable for them. Learn More

Enjoy the short video below that highlights some of our favorites scenes from the Vineyards Memory Care in Grand Junction, Colorado! 

​Attention Grand Valley seniors, caregivers, and family. Mark your calendars for the Vineyards Senior Resource Fair and Celebration. Wednesday October 10th. From 10 am to 1 pm. Come and join the fun at 1530 Walnut Avenue in Grand Junction. This event is not to be missed. There will be exhibitors, food, games, raffles, and chance to win a 55” flat screen TV. Admission is free! Tour our fully remodeled facility and visit with representatives from the most dedicated senior organizations in the valley. 

Here at the Vineyards Memory Care and Assisted Living in Grand Junction, CO, we know about Alzheimer's triggers. But do you? Are you a caretaker who feels that you may be upsetting a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, but you're just not sure how? This article may shed some light on behaviors to avoid.

​The sprinklers are on, flowers are coming up-spring is in full swing at The Vineyards Memory Care and Assisted Living in Grand Junction. This is the perfect time of year for a tour of our campus, especially if you have a loved one that with a dementia diagnosis that is ready to make the transition into assisted living. You can arrange a visit by contacting Ed Mueck, Director of Admissions, at 970-243-7224. 

When it comes to options for Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory care here in Grand Junction, Colorado, there are several ways to go. Certainly The Vineyards, which will accommodate up to 14 residents per building, is not the largest memory facility in the valley-but this is by design. We believe in an intimate, family atmosphere and will never sacrifice our ideal ratio of staff to residents simply to raise our census numbers. Unfortunately, there are some facilities that primarily focus on housing as many patients as possible while keeping staff at a minimum. This philosophy often leads to not just poor care for the residents, but a stressful, overworked care team as well. When choosing a care facility for your loved one, be aware of not only the size of the staff, but of the mood of the institution. Is the atmosphere dark and dreary, or is life celebrated with enthusiasm and brightness? We have found that the mood of the care team and the house in general directly affects the quality of life that we can give our residents. In summary, to properly care for a population, the memory care staff must be adequate in number and the ambiance of the facility should be positive and even fun. These are the factors which allow for the foundation of care that every human being has earned and deserves.