The Lighthouse Memory Care of Des Moines

10/16/2026

I had a great time with Joy (our Executive Director) at the Iowa Assisted Living Association Conference! We learned so much and made so many new connections!

A huge thank you to everyone at for putting on such an insightful and engaging program. We're feeling so inspired and can't wait to bring all these learnings back to The lighthouse memory care of Des Moines and continue our mission to provide the best possible care for our community.

10/08/2026

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with Eva Lynner and the team at WHO 13 News to share the heart behind The Lighthouse Memory Care of Des Moines!

As we prepare to open our doors this November, building a warm, home-like environment dedicated exclusively to memory care in our community has been a journey filled with so much love. It was wonderful to talk about our mission, our specialized approach to care, and what we are building to support local families.

Huge thank you to WHO 13 for helping us share our story with Des Moines as we get ready for opening day! 🎥❤️

Trivedi shared what sets this new facility apart from others in the area, such as providing patients with the experience of living in a house with autonomy while still getting care and assistance. Learn more at the 🔗 below.

10/02/2026

Super excited about this! 💚 Rotary

https://www.facebook.com/100069426754049/posts/1412434184414127/?fs=e&fs=e

Join us next Monday, October 5 at the Food Depot Bar & Grill in Grimes to welcome Jessica Trivedi, Co-Owner and Developer with The Lighthouse Memory Care of Des Moines. You can learn more about The Lighthouse Memory Care here: https://lighthouse-mc.com/

10/02/2026

It was such a pleasure to meet Zoey and to be interviewed by her💙💙💙

The former Alpha Delta Pi house near Drake University is being transformed into a memory care facility, housing 10 to 11 residents, while creating potential experiential learning opportunities for Drake...

09/25/2026

What an incredible experience today! 📺💙

I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Eva Lynner from WHO 13 News about everything we’re building at Lighthouse Memory Care of Des Moines.

Every day, our focus is on creating a warm, dignified, and joyful and intentional space for our future residents, and getting to share that passion on camera was beyond rewarding. Eva was absolute magic to work with—making the entire interview feel like a warm conversation between friends. She is such a doll!

I am so proud to serve this community and so thankful to WHO 13 for helping us share our heart with Des Moines. Stay tuned for details on when the clip will air! 🎥

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09/19/2026

What an incredible morning. History was made today! The Nations first ever AFTD Walk for FTD (Frontotemporal Degeneration) dementia was held at Terra Park in Johnston, Iowa❤️❤️❤️

Pneumonia recovery kept me on the sidelines today so I couldn’t walk, but nothing was going to keep me from showing up to support this movement. Seeing such an amazing turnout and getting to connect with so many fellow Dementia Friends and dedicated advocates who serve this community every day, was truly inspiring. I also loved talking with the different families and learning more about their FTD journeys.

A few highlights from the morning:
🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️Seeing the two physicians from the Mayo Clinic role in was awesome! They rode their bikes all the way from Rochester to Johnston to raise money and awareness for FTD!

🩷🩷🩷We had some great conversations with Emma Heming Willis (Bruce Willis’s wife) who is such a gracious and passionate leader championing support for families and caregivers.

And of course getting to pet all the cute dogs who came out to walk and show their support! 🐶

Huge thank you to everyone who showed up, organized, biked, and cheered today. So proud of our community—we are always stronger together!

https://www.theaftd.org

09/14/2026

Huge thank you to the Iowa Cubs for providing tickets for us to catch yesterday’s game! There’s nothing quite like a day at Principal Park. We had an absolute blast for our first I-Cubs experience! ⚾️🍿Iowa Cubs

09/10/2026

Today was such a good day!

We started off with a demo of some incredible dementia-specific games created in the Netherlands, followed by hosting a tour for another assisted living facilities director.

We wrapped up the day with a fun interview with The Times Delphic, Drake University's student newspaper!

We’re also super excited that the floors in our employee break room are officially finished! Now comes the fun part: decorating and getting that space ready for our future team members. 💙

Check out the before and after pics

So grateful for days like this where we get to connect, build, and prepare for the future.

09/03/2026

🧠 Did you know that Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) is the most common form of dementia for people under 60?

You might have heard about FTD recently through high-profile diagnoses like Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams. FTD hits families during the prime of life, impacting personality, behavior, language, and movement. Unlike other forms of dementia, memory loss isn't always the first symptom, making it exceptionally tough to diagnose and navigate.

On Saturday, September 19th, the very first national Walk for FTD – Des Moines: A New Path is coming right here to central Iowa at Terra Park in Johnston!

We are walking to fund critical research, raise awareness, and support families navigating this journey.
How you can help:

1️⃣ Donate: Every dollar moves us closer to better treatments, family support resources, and a cure. Click my link below to support our team!

2️⃣ Join Us: Come walk with us on Sept. 19 at Terra Park in Johnston! Registration opens at 9:30 AM.

3️⃣ Share: Help spread the word by sharing this post so more people understand what FTD is.

Thank you so much for your support, love, and generosity! 💙

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