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.

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LuAnn has been recognized by the Local Red Cross Community Hero Award,  The Chamber of Commerce Element Award and her biography is in the 2023 Marquis Who's Who.

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.

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.

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 connecting needs with resources.  This makes her role as Ambassador a great fit.

Jackie has been an important part of the Memory Matters Utah team since 2018. She is a 2015 graduate from the University of Phoenix with a BS degree in Business Administration.

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She oversees office activities and keeps things running smoothly.  She serves as office manager, administrative assistant and enjoys being with clients in the Memory Matters Utah Activity Club.  

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Jackie has served as a live-in caregiver for seniors with dementia for the past 12  years.  Her favorite things in life are being with her family and friends.  She loves being a "Glammy" to her 5 grandchildren.  Her hobbies include cooking, playing sports, caring for  children, the elderly, and animals