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WHEREAS, over seven million Americans aged 65
and older are living with clinical Alzheimer's
Dementia; and
WHEREAS, the need for specialized, compassionate care
and respite for dementia patients and their caregivers is
critical in the Estes Valley,
WHEREAS, a significant portion of our community is over the
age of 60;and
WHEREAS, in September 2024, several Estes Park residents met to
discuss establishing a Dementia Day Care Center in the community;
and
WHEREAS, in early 2025, a full committee of dedicated local residents
was formed, leading to the establishment of a nonprofit corporation and
to the formation of a Board of Directors, thereby enabling planning and
fundraising to begin; and
WHEREAS, in early 2026, the parish of St. Bartholomew's in Estes Park
offered to lease a location for the Center, a generous gesture that reflects
their deep commitment to our community; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2026, the Estes Dementia Day Center opened its doors to
serve the community of Estes Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Board of
Trustees of the Town ofEstes Park, welcome and celebrate the opening of the
ESTES DEMENTIA DAY CENTER
To the Town of Estes Park which has a mission to serve adults with dementia through
an enriching day program offering caregivers essential respite time, guided by the
values of compassion, joy, dignity, and safety.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and caused this seal to be
affixed.^6^
Gary Hall, Mayor
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May 12,2026