by Marina Matthews | Jan 23, 2026 | Behavior & Communication, Uncategorized
If evenings feel like walking into a storm you can’t quite predict — you’re not alone. Many caregivers describe the late afternoon and evening hours as the hardest part of the day. As daylight fades, fear rises. Confusion deepens. Suspicion, agitation, hallucinations,...
by Marina Matthews | Sep 22, 2025 | Behavior & Communication
Let’s talk about that heavy feeling that shows up after a hard moment. You know the one. The sigh that came out sharper than you meant it to.The irritation after answering the same question again… and again… and again.The moment you closed yourself in the bathroom...
by Marina Matthews | Sep 4, 2025 | Encouragement & Support
It’s been three months since my daddy died. I’ve had opportunities to celebrate his life, to be thankful I was his daughter, and to laugh at the quirks that made him uniquely him. But I’ll be honest: I’m still tying up loose ends. And by “loose ends,” I mean a...
by Marina Matthews | Aug 31, 2025 | Caregiver Tips
Hello my dear ones, Can we just say the quiet part out loud? Dementia caregivers are some of the most overworked, under-slept, and under-supported people on the planet. And yet…where’s the parade? Where’s the cheering squad? Where’s the free coffee delivered daily to...
by Marina Matthews | Aug 27, 2025 | Encouragement & Support
This morning I woke up singing that old song:“You and me against the world. Sometimes it feels like you and me against the world…” Well, friends, let me tell you—it’s been a doozy of a week, and that song felt less like a tender ballad and more like a battle cry....
