Founder/ Executive Director

LuAnn Lundquist

LuAnn passionately serves caregivers and those with dementia in our community.

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LuAnn is a licensed Therapeutic Recreational Technician (TRT).

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LuAnn has worked in the field since 2002, serving as a Recreation Department Head in an SNF and as a Regional Manager and Statewide Education Coordinator for the Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association before founding the nonprofit.

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She has completed training in Maintain your Brain, Foundations of Dementia Care Trainer, Dementia Dialogues Trainer, and has been an in-home caregiver for family.

Program Director

Janet Thatcher Labrum

Janet came to us in 2015 as the Activity Coordinator after working professionally in the senior care industry for 10 years- during which she also cared for family members with dementia.

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As a Dementia Dialogues graduate, she now serves as Program Director where she is instrumental in organizing Early Stage Memory Loss courses, facilitating caregiver support groups in St. George, Utah and Mesquite, Nevada. She excels as helping caregivers with coping strategies, referrals, and cognitive assessments.

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The most important thing she hopes to convey to clients is that they are not alone in this journey.

Activity Manager

Alexandra Beagley

Alexandra (Alex) is a Certified Nursing Assistant. She came to Memory Matters Utah in 2021 with several years of Memory Care experience.

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As the Activity Club Manager, she oversees therapeutic and recreational activities under the supervision of a licensed TRT. 

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Alex has strong leadership skills and believes that people of all ages fare better in life when they are physically, socially, and mentally active.

Ambassador

Lucy Phillips

Lucy came to Memory Matters Utah in September 2020. She has extensive experience in the mental health field working with the chronically mentally ill patients of Arizona. After that she spent many years in hotel management.

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During her free time she loves riding side-by-sides exploring everything Utah has to offer, is an avid bowler and loves animals. Her passion is looking after her elderly neighbors and anyone else that needs help.

Memory Matters Utah Cook/ Activities Assistant

Susan "Susie" Elliott

Susie Elliott started working at Memory Matters Utah in the Spring of 2021. She has a passion for cooking, especially for the elderly. She has experience in coordinating and cooking for large events and banquets, as well as cooking for her family and friends. Her hobbies include cooking, hiking, gardening, and enjoying time with family and friends. As Bistro Manger for MMU she is responsible for the planning, preparing and shopping of healthy and nutritious food. She loves participating with participants, especially making them smile and laugh.