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Memory Matters Brain Health & Caregiver Learning Center

Welcome to our Learning Center. Browse recordings designed to support caregivers, families, and our community.

Memories Do Matter | 2026 Speaker Series
Expert Presentations
Video

A Talk with Author Dasha Kiper

Dasha Kiper is the author of Travelers to Unimaginable Lands. In this presentation, Dasha discusses what dementia symptoms feel like to a caregiver. Presented by Dave Ekedahl.

Memories Do Matter | 2026 Speaker Series
Expert Presentations
Video

Reducing Fall Risk in Dementia Care

Kyle Marlow discusses the benefits of taking proactive steps to reduce fall risk for people living with cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's and dementia. Presented by Dave Ekedahl.

Brain Health Education
Brain Health Education
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June Is Brain Health Month

Debbie Anderson, Memory Matters' Community Engagement & Education Director, reflects on Brain Health Month, explaining that brain health is about more than memory. It also includes movement, nutrition, stress management, social connection, and mental challenge. She encourages readers to build small daily habits that add up over time.

Memories Do Matter | 2026 Speaker Series
Expert Presentations
PDF

Hearing Matters: A Matter of Brain Health

Curious how hearing loss connects to brain health? This talk from otology specialist Dr. Esther Vivas covers how common hearing loss is in older adults, its link to cognitive decline, and what recent research (the ACHIEVE study) found about whether treating it can help protect memory and thinking skills. Presented by Dave Ekedahl.

Fridays for Caregivers
Caregiver Education
PDF, Video

Hurricane Season Preparedness

Tom Dunn provides expert insights to help you prepare for hurricane season.

Memories Do Matter | 2026 Speaker Series
Expert Presentations
PDF

Ask a Neurologist - No Appointment Required!" with Hannah Harrison, MD, MBA

This resource provides an overview of how to recognize early warning signs of memory loss, distinguish them from normal aging, and understand what to expect during a neurology evaluation. It also outlines diagnostic testing, treatment considerations, and practical guidance for caregivers supporting someone with dementia. Presented by Dave Ekedahl.

The Dementia Man: An Existential Journey
Brain Health Education
Video

The Dementia Man: An Existential Journey

This resource features The Dementia Man, a powerful first-person performance by Sam Simon that shares his lived experience with early-stage Alzheimer’s, from initial symptoms to diagnosis and daily challenges. Through storytelling, it offers an honest look at the emotional, practical, and existential realities of dementia while encouraging audiences to rethink what it means to live with the disease. Written, directed and performed by Sam Simon.

Fridays for Caregivers
Caregiver Education
Video

Safe Driving for Caregivers

Recorded session from the March 6 Fridays for Caregivers event, featuring Matt Clark from Horizon Rehabilitation. This session covers key considerations and safety strategies for caregivers supporting individuals who drive.

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