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 | Jul 28, 2025 | Encouragement & Support
From the Desk of Nora Poppins: Well, hello there. It’s been a minute. You may have noticed I’ve been a bit…quiet. No blog posts, no new printables, no cheeky caregiving quips for a few weeks. Just radio silence from this cozy corner of the internet. And while I’d love...
by Marina Matthews | Jun 13, 2025 | Caregiver Tips
Today didn’t go how I’d hoped. We had a telehealth appointment with a neurobehavioral specialist at a prestigious medical center. A bright, credentialed M.D., trained to understand the behavioral rollercoaster that comes with dementia. I expected insight. I expected...
by Marina Matthews | May 7, 2025 | Encouragement & Support
There’s a particular kind of guilt that doesn’t come after you lose your patience. It comes when you’re lying in bed at night. It shows up when you see someone traveling.When you scroll past a former colleague’s promotion.When you realize you can’t remember the last...
