68. Mary Anne's Story (Simulcast from the "I Love To Tell the Story Podcast")
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
Release Date: 01/16/2025
71. Two Hearts, One Mission (Heart of Mary House and the Veranda Ministries)
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The Heart of Mary House (HOMH) began in a two bedroom home located in the South Nashville area on the campus of St. Edward Church. The mission of Heart of Mary House is to provide a safe, comfortable, and peaceful home-like setting for underserved people who have been given a terminal prognosis and need somewhere to stay and someone to care for them during their final days and weeks. They were able to host two residents at a time in this home. Today’s episode, host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and HOMH’s director, Kim Derrick. share in the celebration of a new property for HOMH that was...
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70. International Doula Life Movement Founder/CEO Anna Marie Adams
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's guest, Anna Marie Adams, is an exceptional digital creator and Founder/CEO of the International Doula Life Movement. This episode is an honest conversation between both of these qualified and expert spokespersons for the need for doulas at every stage of seasoned life. This amazing partnership between the Veranda Ministries and IDLM continues to bring hope and answers for families, dealing with serious health conditions as well as end-of-life. From patient rights to final transitions, IDLM is a compassionate relationship-based care and resource for all who...
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69. The Gift of Love
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The Veranda Ministries has a new building and a new projection of goals to reach the aging community of Gallatin, TN and the surrounding areas. What an exciting look into the facility, the dreams fulfilled and the people that make it all happen. Founder and Director, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly candidly talks about this God-inspired transition in this episode. It is truly a gift of love! For questions, comments and ways to support the Veranda Ministries, get on www.verandaministries.org
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68. Mary Anne's Story (Simulcast from the "I Love To Tell the Story Podcast")
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
Celebrating the collaboration with the “I Love To Tell The Story” Podcast with Dave Clark and Dusty Wells and the “Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast” episode is an amazing conversation between Dave, Dusty and Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly. So what's her story, and why are Dave and Dusty so excited to share it? As her followers and subscribers already know, Mary Anne is the founder of an exceptional non-profit organization called the www.VerandaMinistries.org. Dave Clark says it right: “If you or someone in your family has had to walk through the dark journey known as Dementia and you...
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67. The Voices of Dementia Know How to Celebrate!
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This live, on-location New Year's Eve party at the Veranda is a heart-warming reminder that even those with dementia know how to cut the rug and celebrate! The dialogue, the joy and the excitement are some of the best gifts these wonderful friends can share with each other. Their stories live forever. For contributions to this exceptional respit program, get on www.verandaministries.org.
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66. "A Strange Way" (Behind the Scenes of the Veranda Benefit)
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You can't imagine the prep and detail it takes to pull off an amazing gala event and concert like "A Christmas To Remember" - The Veranda Ministries Benefit every year. The staff, board and volunteers were ready to roll on that December 2nd night. This episode is on location from the women's rest room, because we ALL know, some of the greatest coversations start when women get together, readying themselves before an event. Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Sue Duffield candidly and comedicly talk about the value of this extraordinary gathering of musicians, friends, family and those glorious...
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65. No Wrinkles On My Mind or Spirit! (Debra Talley, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly & Sue Duffield)
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This enjoyable and spontaneous episode tells the ages-long story of how three very different women can be blessed to share the same bond, banter and beliefs. Debra Talley, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Sue Duffield understand the meaning of significance and purpose in their mature years, but none of that happens without humor and the joy of not taking themselves seriously! The one commonality that they all have is a desire to make a difference in the dementia world. Also shared on this episode is The Veranda's Annual "A Christmas To Remember" - a benefit concert and Marketplace, taking...
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64. The ENCORE Episode with Teepa Snow (Talking Hospice and Dementia)
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This ENCORE episode features host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Teepa Snow, discussing honestly about hospice and dementia. Teepa's "The Positive Approach to Care" (PAC) is by far the greatest influence for Mary Anne's vision and work-ethic, otherwise known as "The Veranda Ministries." www.verandaministries.org
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63. Dementia and the Journey in Geri Psych
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This is part two continuing with the true story about a remarkable man Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly cared for, for almost two years. She briefly discussed him in episode 62, finishing the story today. Randy’s sad journey and experience into a geriatric psych unit is not rare. Mary Anne has a large box of files documented with stories just like Randy's. Some geri psych units have good outcomes, but "good" has not been the Veranda's experience with their clients in some geri psych programs. Better skills through "Relationship-Based Care" and training to combat behaviors is the right thing...
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62. 21,000 Cups of Water (Nadine's Story)
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Nadine will be long remembered as a faithful volunteer and servant. She was a true friend of Veranda Ministries and a true treasure to everyone who knew her. The best part of this story is listening to Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly share her bond with Nadine as her advocate, EOLD/Dementia Doula. Relationship-based care was in full operation, and there's no doubt that we all can learn from this example of love. This episode also includes part one of Randy’s story, a journey no family wants to take. His treatment in an emergency room and the care he received in a specialized unit are ones no...
info_outlineCelebrating the collaboration with the “I Love To Tell The Story” Podcast with Dave Clark and Dusty Wells and the “Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast” episode is an amazing conversation between Dave, Dusty and Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly. So what's her story, and why are Dave and Dusty so excited to share it? As her followers and subscribers already know, Mary Anne is the founder of an exceptional non-profit organization called the www.VerandaMinistries.org.
Dave Clark says it right: “If you or someone in your family has had to walk through the dark journey known as Dementia and you are searching for honest answers from someone who truly understands, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Mary Anne strongly believes it’s our Christian duty to treat our senior adults with respect and dignity and she lives out that call with unparalleled passion.”
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