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My mother, who has dementia, refused to participate in activities. Matt explained that her reluctance might be due to her lack of aptitude for the activities I presented to her. After determining her strengths, he identified suitable activities she enjoyed and did well at! After several weeks, her mental abilities improved, and she became happier than she had been in quite some time.
— Ericka Clausen, Englewood, Florida
Upon moving into memory care, my mom felt very uncomfortable in her new environment, which caused her to isolate herself to avoid interacting with staff and fellow residents. By determining her strengths through his MI survey, he identified areas within the facility where she would feel the most comfortable, increasing her likelihood of socializing, which worked wonders. While, at times, she still prefers to be alone, Matt’s intervention has allowed her to get the social engagement she desperately needs.
Blair W., Naples, Florida
Matt’s work has significantly improved my husband, Gary’s life. Matt could identify activities that were suitable for my husband’s mental abilities. Because he does well with the activities Matt suggested, he’s finding more joy in life and is less burdened by depression. He’s even rediscovered his passion for painting, a hobby he had set aside for over two decades.
— Mary Ann, Naples, Florida
My boyfriend has memory problems that discourage him from doing things he loves. Matt helped identify activities he enjoys and could still do well. Bill possesses a passion for baseball and has played most of his life, but he stopped when his impairments began. Knowing his deficits would not affect his ability to throw a ball, Matt suggested the two play catch. Bill was hesitant initially, but because Matt identified him as having a high aptitude for kinesthetic intelligence, he knew Bill would be successful and encouraged him to do so. After “shaking of the rust,” Bill did quite well. His love of playing returned, and the two played catch often. Knowing he still possessed the ability did wonders for his self-esteem, motivating him to remain active.
Maureen B., Placida, Florida