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Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, the director of the Veranda Ministries in Gallatin, TN, is the host of this conversational journey on aging, care-giving and most of all - loving the elderly. You will learn, laugh, cry and desire to do more to help those who qualify as the "invisible elderly." This bi-monthly podcast will feature some of today's experts on dementia, Alzheimer's, senior advocacy and aging. It's Mary Anne's desire to see Christians and the church be on the forefront of caring and…
Episodes
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast97. Grateful Hearts, Holiday Alleluias and Dementia
The holidays may look different when someone you love is living with dementia, but gratitude and joy can still shine brightly. Join Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast96. Positive Conversations, Powerful Music & A Night of Gratitude
There's plenty to celebrate at Veranda Ministries! Join hosts Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Sue Duffield as they share details about upcoming events and…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast95. Dementia Doesn't Get The Last Word
In this episode of *Aging Angst & Alleluias*, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly explains why caring for caregivers matters, the dangers of UTIs in older adults, and…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast94. When Your Amygdala Goes LIVE!
THE funniest episode yet! Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly thought she was preparing for an audio-recorded webinar featuring dementia expert Teepa Snow. There was…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast93. What Happens After Turning 70?
What happens when you turn 70 in America? Does society still recognize your value, or does it quietly begin to overlook you? In this candid and thoughtful…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast92. The Gentle Difference: How Compassion Changes Dementia Care
Join Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly for a heartfelt episode of Aging, Angst & Alleluias as she shares why compassion genuinely transforms dementia care. From…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast91. The Rage Behind the Transfer: When Familes Are Left Out
In this important episode of Aging, Angst & Alleluias, host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly tackles a growing concern for caregivers and older adults: patient…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast90. Decorated Walkers and a Strong & Courageous Award
During a lively event filled with decorated walkers, Derby Day chaos, laughter, respite care, and lunch provided by Chick-fil-a, Veranda Ministries showed that…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast89. A Standing "Promation" Episode
On this episode of Aging Angst & Alleluias with Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, we're celebrating a landmark moment for Veranda Ministries—the official signing of…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast88. Honoring the Project
In this powerful and joy-filled episode, we celebrate a significant milestone for respite care in Tennessee—new legislation that allows The Veranda to expand…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast87. Hope on the Horizon for Respite Care
This episode of the Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast features Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and highlights the importance of respite care advocacy in Tennessee…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast86. Still Waiting For A Miracle
In this second part of the conversation from episode 85, we want to pause for a moment and share something very real happening behind the scenes with Veranda…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast85. Favor for the Journey: Expanding Care with God's Help
We sadly said goodbye to our beloved Lovie this month, a gentle soul who loved Jesus and cherished the Veranda. Today, we come together to celebrate and honor…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast84. Pieces of the Puzzle
There's no single formula for caring for those living with dementia—only small, meaningful pieces of a puzzle that gradually teach us how to love effectively…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast83. A New Year's Eve Celebration at the Veranda
A New Year's Eve celebration with those living with dementia and Alzheimer's feels sacred, filled with soft moments, memories, and unexpected joy. Paper hats…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast82. From Marketplace to Ministry: The Veranda's Next Chapter
This week, we're highlighting The Veranda's extraordinary ministry where dignity, purpose, and compassion come together beautifully. The Veranda is preparing…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast81. The Secret That Needed Telling
In this deeply personal episode, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly reveals a long-hidden family secret, an admission that, once uncovered, changed the course of…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast80. How Important Is Advocacy?
This episode delves into the emotional challenges faced by care partners and highlights the crucial role of having an advocate in medical settings. Whether…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast79. Giving Dementia A Voice (and Sometimes It's Funny)
Respite care offers caregivers the opportunity to recharge and find joy, even in the midst of exhaustion. Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's is sacred but…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast78. The Vision of a Day Respite Care Center
Join us for an uplifting exploration of the life-changing impact of "Day Respite Care Centers" and the remarkable work of Veranda Ministries. You'll gain…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast77. The Angst of Aging
Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and her sidekick, producer Sue Duffield, will share their recent experiences with back problems, aching bodies, and the…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast76. Gomer the Bull Goes to Andy's for a GeneSight Test! (Not Really, But THIS is a Great Episode!)
Laughter is good for our souls. It's especially good for those who have dementia, providing healing for those who grieve, no matter what our cognitive ability…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast75. When I Was Fighting For Doris, She Was Fighting For Me
(Episode description by podcast producer, Sue Duffield) "Today's episode goes much deeper than just a story about host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's sister…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast74. The Last Gift (Separating Personal Grief from Professional Obligation)
Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly shares from her heart, knowing that she'll experience loss and grief very soon in her life, coping with the very thing which…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast73. Derby Day 2025 at Veranda Ministries!
Who says those with dementia and Alzheimer's can't have fun?! What an exciting day at the Veranda Ministries for all who attended. The "ponies" ran (walkers…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast72. Veranda Ministries Ribbon Cutting Day!
The brand new location for Veranda Ministries was celebrated with a dedication service, tasty food and community fellowship. This episode is filled with audio…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast71. Two Hearts, One Mission (Heart of Mary House and the Veranda Ministries)
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…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast70. International Doula Life Movement Founder/CEO Anna Marie Adams
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…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast69. The Gift of Love
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…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast68. Mary Anne's Story (Simulcast from the "I Love To Tell the Story 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…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast67. The Voices of Dementia Know How to Celebrate!
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…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast66. "A Strange Way" (Behind the Scenes of the Veranda Benefit)
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…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast65. No Wrinkles On My Mind or Spirit! (Debra Talley, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly & Sue Duffield)
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…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast64. The ENCORE Episode with Teepa Snow (Talking Hospice and Dementia)
This ENCORE episode features host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Teepa Snow, discussing honestly about hospice and dementia. Teepa's "The Positive Approach to…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast63. Dementia and the Journey in Geri Psych
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…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast62. 21,000 Cups of Water (Nadine's Story)
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…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast61. The Fifth Sparrow (Advocacy for the Forgotten)
Research tells us how people think about aging, the elderly, and abuse - finds that people very quickly and unconsciously draw a line between older people and…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast60. It's Not All Bad
The Veranda Ministries truly knows that every caregiver is desperate for any single sign of hope and joy regarding their loved one's dismal future of a…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast59. The Coat of Love
Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and producer, Sue Duffield revisit the amazing and healing story of one of Mary Anne's exceptional clients, Martha. It was…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast58. Carrot Cake, Chaos & Compassion
This episode starts out chaotic, fun, frivolous and hilarious - talking carrot cake and nudist camps - all in the same breath! Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast57. Navigating the Maze of Medication
Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and her sidekick-producer Sue Duffield, take this episode down a memory lane right from the start. The one thing that stands out the…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast56. Question Everything: Part Two with Mary Gail and Caregiving For Parents
Episode 56 is a continuation from previous episode 55 (Unmerited Favor: A Daughter's Love Caring for Both Parents with Dementia) with Mary Gail Anderson, an…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast55. Unmerited Favor: A Daughter's Love Caring for Both Parents with Dementia
People with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are usually cared for by family members or friends. The majority of people with Alzheimer's disease and…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast54. End-of-Life Care & Compassion with Anna Marie Adams
An exceptional and informative episode with guest, Anna Marie Adams (Certified End-of-Life Doula and founder of the International Doula Life Movement) will…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast53. A Delightful Derby Day for Dementia
Sue Duffield, producer of the Aging Angst and Alleuias Podcast as well as newly appointed board member of the Veranda Ministries, takes her frivolity…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast52. The Keeper of Their Stories
Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly is definitely "The Keeper of Their Stories". This realm and reality of her clients and the family of caregivers with dementia…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast51. Personhood, Perspective & Hospice Care with Helen Bauer
Sometimes dealing with dementia and the end-of-life process can be as clear as mud. But today's guest, Helen Bauer, comes as an expert in hospice care with…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast50. A Family's New Diagnosis (with Josh Singletary)
It's not unusual to have difficulty finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent problems with memory or the ability to perform…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast49. Geriatric Psych: We Need Change - The Right Kind of Change" (Part 2)
This episode with guest, Gay Gingrich, RN, BSN, and host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, shares how both women met through their studies with Teepa Snow's…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast48. The Bereavement of Leap Year
Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's mother's homegoing happened on a Leap Year. As with any family losing a loved one, the anniversary of that loved one's death comes…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast47. Geriatric Care, Behaviors, Unmet Needs and Dementia (Part 1)
Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's guest is Brenda Powers, a registered nurse specializing in geriatric care, with a strong focus on supporting the aging population…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast46. Teepa Snow Knows Dementia and Hospice
Episode 46 from the #agingangstandalleluiaspodcast, featuring host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Teepa Snow, is a candid and vulnerably honest dialogue about…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast45. The Living Disease - Dementia
With relationship-based approach for individuals with dementia, human touch plays an important role in promoting overall well-being. There's nothing quite like…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast44. Dreaming, Dementia and the Holidays
Even in congnitive decline, the neural processes of dreaming bring important benefits for regulating the emotions and creativity. One certain client named…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast43. A Proactive Perspective in Dementia Care
Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, the visionary Founder and Executive Director of Veranda Ministries, has added a new dimension to her impactful work in senior care…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast42. Scams, Lies and Truth of Dealing with Dementia Eldercare
Being prepared is one thing, but not having the correct knowledge and fortitude to make sure your loved one is getting the care they need, is another. Featured…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast41. From Dancing to Dying
A very difficult episode, but one that surely needs to be told. This situation is one family's struggle with when their loved ones need care in a community…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast40. The Truth of Dementia and Abuse
This is part two of Anthony Facello's difficult story. The value of having a POA (power of attorney) is of utmost in any family with a loved one. And if that…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast39. Hospice and Dementia
Medicare's hospice regulations are not working as intended for many people with dementia, says many experts of end-of-life care. The "long goodbye", the phrase…
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast38. Care Partnering Memories with the Talley Family
The Talley family's love and compassion for their parents and grandparents will bring sincere joy, levity and hope for families who take on this great calling…