$6,866 raised by 30 donors
34% complete
$20,000 Goal
Respite Funds Needed by Caregivers of Those With Dementia
Caregivers of those with Dementia provide tremendous numbers of hours of uncompensated care. Frequently, they are unable to leave their loved one. Caregivers report greater rates of depression, developing other illnesses, and earlier death. It is so important for those caregivers to have breaks. This fund intends to provide respite to those applying and meeting the qualifications.
One pays $40 an hour for a caregiver and most agencies require a 3 hour minimum equaling $120. Expensive and not a lot of respite. We need to raise enough $$$ so substantial vouchers can be given.
As a local group, 100% of the funds will go to those in Southwest CO and we do not retain and an administrative fee, so 100% goes to the caregivers.
The Durango Dementia Coalition’s mission is to connect the dots and make care and resources more accessible to people who have been diagnosed with dementia in the Durango area and Four Corners region.
As members of a rural community, we recognize the challenges people and their loved ones face when it comes to accessing care locally.
Durango Dementia Coalition started 2 years ago based on the experience of a dementia caregiver and former nurse who could not find the “dots” to connect to the care of her loved one. The message resonated with others and we went to work.
SCoRR970, Southwest Colorado Respite Resources was a Pagosa Springs based 501(c)3 whose purpose was raising funds to offer respite to all caregivers. Unfortunately, the creators experienced health issues and it was in danger of closing.
DDC and SCoRR created a mutually beneficial alliance and joined forces. The mission of SCoRR lives on while DDC taps into their expertise.
Organization name
Durango Dementia Coalition
2018
Tax id (EIN)
82-4955269
Category
Public & Societal Benefit
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
2021 Highland AveDurango, CO, US
Pagosa Springs, CO, US, 81147
Cortez, CO, US, 81321
Ignacio, CO, US, 81137
Dolores, CO, US, 81323