Welcome to *Ask Dad*, the podcast where fatherly advice meets life’s toughest (and sometimes funniest) questions. Whether you're navigating relationships, career choices, or just trying to figure out how to adult, Will Snow is here to offer wisdom, humor, and a healthy dose of ‘dad logic.’ No matter your age or background, this is the place to get that classic fatherly guidance we all need – minus the eye rolls. Tune in for relatable stories, real-life advice, and a few laughs along the way.
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A podcast on aging, dementia, Alzheimer's and the blessing of caregiving, brought to you by The Veranda Ministries and Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly in Gallatin, TN
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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 cove…
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Ask Dad - Navigating Life’s Black Ice: Finding Control in Slippery Moments
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Send us a text Welcome back to Ask Dad, where we explore life’s twists, turns, and unexpected slip-ups with a mix of heart and humor. Post-Thanksgiving, it’s natural to reflect on the year’s gratitude and growth, but what about those “black ice moments” that catch us off guard? Today, we’ll ask the big question: when in life should we take our foot…
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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 ta…
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Ask Dad: Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda, but Didn’t—Now What?
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Send us a text Ever wish you could go back and change a decision that still haunts you? Or maybe you wonder how different your life would be if you’d taken that one big chance. On this episode of Ask Dad, we dive into the world of ‘Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda’—those nagging regrets and what they reveal about who we are today. We’ll share stories about …
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Ask Dad - Beyond Boundaries: Choosing Love Over Fear in a Divided World
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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Ask Dad. Today, we’re diving deep into the currents of division that seem to surround us—where unearned power, intolerance, and the latest election results are fueling a culture of fear. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or even disheartened, but today, we’re choosing a different path. Together, we’ll explor…
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Ask Dad - Confidence vs. Cockiness: Finding the Balance Between Self-Assured and Over the Top
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Send us a text Confidence can open doors, but cockiness? That can slam them shut. In this episode of Ask Dad, we dive deep into the subtle but important differences between confidence and cockiness. Learn how to exude self-assurance without crossing the line into arrogance, and understand how true confidence can empower relationships, career growth…
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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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Ask Dad - The Budget Boost: Unlock Financial Freedom Without Giving Up Fun
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Send us a text Budgeting doesn’t have to be all sacrifice and spreadsheets—it’s about giving yourself more control over your money and your life. In this episode, we’ll explore how to boost your financial health without draining all the joy from your day-to-day. Whether you’re saving for a big trip, paying down debt, or just trying to make ends mee…
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Ask Dad - Bare Truths: Embracing Body Image with Confidence and Self-Acceptance
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Send us a text In this episode of Ask Dad, we’re stripping away the filters (and our clothes) and getting real about body image. "Bare Truths: Embracing Body Image with Confidence and Self-Acceptance" dives into the insecurities, pressures, and societal standards that shape how we see ourselves. Whether it's feeling self-conscious in front of the m…
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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'…
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Ask Dad - Seasons of Life: Embracing Change and Growth
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Send us a text In this episode of Ask Dad, we’re diving into the ever-changing seasons of life and how they shape who we are and where we're headed. Change can be tough, but with every season comes new growth. We’ll explore how to embrace those transitions—whether you're in the spring of fresh beginnings or the winter of reflection. Today’s listene…
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Ask Dad - The Weight of Influence: Navigating Peer Pressure and Staying True to Yourself
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Send us a text In this episode of Ask Dad, we’re diving deep into the many faces of peer pressure – from the curated lives we see on social media to the expectations placed on us by family or religious communities. We’ll explore how to stay true to yourself amid these influences. Plus, we’ve got a listener question from someone feeling the heat fro…
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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…
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Ask Dad - The Gift of Gratitude: Cultivating Thankfulness in Everyday Life
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Send us a text Gratitude is one of those things that can completely shift how we see the world—but let’s be real, with life moving a mile a minute, it’s easy to lose sight of what we have to be thankful for. In today’s episode, we’re getting into the heart of gratitude—how it works, why it matters, and most importantly, how we can actually practice…
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Ask Dad: Silencing the Noise: Tuning Out External Input and Finding Inner Clarity
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Send us a text Welcome back to Ask Dad! In today’s episode, "Silencing the Noise: Tuning Out External Input and Finding Inner Clarity," Will Snow and I are talking about how to stay true to yourself while shaking off the weight of other people’s opinions. In a world full of voices telling us what we should do, how do we learn to trust our own insti…
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Ask Dad: Millionaire Mindset vs. YOLO: Balancing Future Wealth with Living in the Now
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Send us a text In this episode of Ask Dad, we dive into the ultimate financial debate: Should you focus on saving every penny to secure millionaire status, or embrace the YOLO mentality and live life to the fullest today? Join us as we explore the pros and cons of both approaches, share real-life stories, and help you find the perfect balance betwe…
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61. The Fifth Sparrow (Advocacy for the Forgotten)
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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 the “rest of us.” This mindset isn’t restricted to how we think about the elderly and the problems it creates; it contributes to a range of social issues, including racial and economic discri…
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Ask Dad: Present Tense - Embracing the Power of Now
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Send us a text Welcome to this episode of Ask Dad. Today, Will Snow is diving into a topic that's as challenging as it is vital: living in the present moment. It’s easy to get caught up in the memories and emotions of the past, especially when they weigh heavily on our souls. But what if we could use those experiences not as chains holding us back …
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Ask Dad: True to You: Embracing Authenticity in a World Full of Filters
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Send us a text Welcome back to Ask Dad, where we dive into the real, unfiltered stuff that matters. I’m Will Snow, and today we’re talking about something that hits home for all of us—authenticity. In a world where filters and façades seem to be the norm, staying true to yourself can feel like a challenge. But here’s the thing: being authentic isn’…
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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 dementia diagnosis. Telling their stories is one way to ensure a message of optimism and encouragement is paramount to everyone. For a loved one whose world is collapsing, this is the best therapy —…
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Ask Dad: Rolling with the Changes: How to Tackle Tire Troubles
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Send us a text Welcome back to 'Ask Dad,' where we tackle life’s challenges with wisdom, humor, and practical advice. I’m Will Snow, and today, we’re diving into a crucial skill—changing a tire. Imagine this: you’re driving, the sun’s setting, and—boom—a flat tire. Do you panic, or confidently grab the tools and handle it? We’ll cover how to change…
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Ask Dad: The Heart of Integrity – Leading with Honesty and Values
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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Ask Dad! Today, Will Snow will dive deep into the essence of integrity, exploring what it means to live an honest life grounded in strong values. We'll discuss how to stay true to yourself, find your own truth, and the importance of open communication when sharing your dreams with your family and friends…
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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 Martha's dignity that was challenged with incontinence, but to the quick thinking of those around her, she was spared the horror of the embarrassment of losing bodily functions in a public place.…
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Ask Dad: Knowing When to Quit – Embracing Change and Finding New Paths
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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Ask Dad with your host, Will Snow. Today, we're tackling a topic that's often difficult but incredibly important: knowing when to quit. We'll delve into the signs that it's time to move on, how to listen to your soul and passion, and the courage it takes to stand up to a bad job situation. Join us as we …
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Ask Dad - Beyond the Surface: Navigating Biases and Transactional Friendships
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Send us a text Join host Will Snow in this revealing episode of "Beyond the Surface: Navigating Biases and Transactional Friendships." Dive into an exploration of the societal generalizations that shape our interactions and perceptions, uncovering the historical and psychological roots of these biases. Will shares personal insights and wisdom, offe…
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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 and producer Sue Duffield, take the rabbit trail down that crazy path of spilled medicine caplets, Mark Lowry's giant custom pill box container, to even talking (as friends do) about the dile…
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Ask Dad - Echoes of Influence: Navigating Negative Self-Talk, Relationship Impacts, and Self-Worth
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Send us a text Join host Will Snow in this captivating episode of "Echoes of Influence: Navigating Negative Self-Talk, Relationship Impacts, and Self-Worth." Dive deep into the powerful forces that shape our inner dialogue, exploring how past relationships and bullying behaviors echo through our minds and influence our self-perception. Through comp…
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Ask Dad - Roommates & Real Estate: Navigating the Housing Market Together
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Send us a text Ever wondered how the twists and turns of the housing market impact your search for the perfect place? Or maybe you're dealing with the ups and downs of living with roommates? Join us as Will Snow dives into the dynamic world of real estate and shares real-life stories, expert advice, and practical tips on finding harmony at home. Wh…
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Ask Dad - Echoes of the Past: Navigating Boundaries for Future Growth
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Send us a text Diving deep into healing from narcissistic relationships and setting healthy boundaries for a brighter future. Join us as we explore the complexities of navigating past traumas, avoiding pitfalls in new relationships, and learning the empowering art of setting boundaries. Discover actionable insights and compassionate guidance from W…
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Send us a text Join Will Snow as he dives into the turbulent waters of life's chaos, offering insightful strategies to reclaim balance when everything feels out of control. Discover practical wisdom and empowering perspectives on navigating uncertainty and finding your way back to stability. Tune in for guidance that resonates with the challenges w…
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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 most is not only their reminiscent ways reliving the corner drug store experience, but also the difficulty of navigating the larger box store pharmacies, especially for the elderly. With an …
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Send us a text What are the little moments that make us who we are? What influences and experiences change the trajectory of our souls journey. Find out from the man, the myth and the legend... Mr. Will Snow. The love is real and the man is real - we talk about it all. The good. The bad. The Dad.By Debra Snow
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56. Question Everything: Part Two with Mary Gail and Caregiving For Parents
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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 adult child of two parents suffering with dementia and Parkinson's. This is caregiving to the absolute ultimate. Her exact words, when dealing with the medical professionals are, "question ever…
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Send us a text Welcome to Ask Dad. A dad show not just for dads but everyone that wants fatherly advice from a real dad. Whether you are here for the bad dad joke or to gain some insight - Will Snow is the man, the myth and the legend (in his own mind) who knows all things. The love is real and the man is real - we talk about it all. The good. The …
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55. Unmerited Favor: A Daughter's Love Caring for Both Parents with Dementia
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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 related dementias receive care in their homes. Each year, more than 16 million Americans provide more than 17 billion hours of unpaid care for family and friends with Alzheimer’s disease and r…
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54. End-of-Life Care & Compassion with Anna Marie Adams
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An exceptional and informative episode with guest, Anna Marie Adams (Certified End-of-Life Doula and founder of the International Doula Life Movement) will encourage all caregivers to realize the value of the extensive care a doula can bring to every member of a family. Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Anna understand the impact of helping thous…
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Sue Duffield, producer of the Aging Angst and Alleuias Podcast as well as newly appointed board member of the Veranda Ministries, takes her frivolity on-location broadcasting to one of the biggest days on the Veranda Calendar - Derby Day! Imagine staff and volunteers using wheeled walkers with inflated horses' heads attached, racing on the parking …
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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, enhances the dignity of physical hygiene and bathing to the understanding of routine. Dementia care is never an excuse for mistreatment or disrespect. Mary Anne is also a clinician on the roa…
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51. Personhood, Perspective & Hospice Care with Helen Bauer
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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 exceptional detail that every care-partner needs. You’ll hear phrases like “senile degeneration of the brain” and “the difficulty in assessing someone with dementia at end-of-life with only a sn…
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50. A Family's New Diagnosis (with Josh Singletary)
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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 everyday tasks might be signs of something more serious. An "Early Onset of Dementia" or "Mild Cognitive Impairment" diagnosis can be a sudden blow to any family. In this case and on this epis…
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49. Geriatric Psych: We Need Change - The Right Kind of Change" (Part 2)
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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 “Positive Approach to Care.” The discussion begins with two new friends with shared interests and passion for those with dementia as well as Gay’s obvious love of her work as a Geriatric Psych Nurse.…
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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 in a tsunami-like wave of great proportion each year. But February 29th only happens every four years, and obviously, it can make the intensity of the weight of grief even more difficult. Ta…
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47. Geriatric Care, Behaviors, Unmet Needs and Dementia (Part 1)
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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, especially those with dementia. Brenda has actively contributed enhancing geriatric care through workforce development panels, aiding in devloping dementia education programs like the Vander…
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46. Teepa Snow Knows Dementia and Hospice
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Episode 46 from the #agingangstandalleluiaspodcast, featuring host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Teepa Snow, is a candid and vulnerably honest dialogue about hospice and dementia. The hunger for knowledge to help others began with Mary Anne's desire to experience Teepa and The Positive Approach to Care (PAC) Team, bringing it to fruition, for with…
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With relationship-based approach for individuals with dementia, human touch plays an important role in promoting overall well-being. There's nothing quite like a hug or holding hands to promote a physical relaxation response. It's known to reduce levels of cortisol, a hormone released during times of stress. And there's no difference between those …
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Even in congnitive decline, the neural processes of dreaming bring important benefits for regulating the emotions and creativity. One certain client named Martha of the Veranda in Gallatin, TN, is mentioned both in this episode and Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's book. Depicting a story in grandiose detail, Martha describes her loved one coming home o…
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43. A Proactive Perspective in Dementia Care
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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 with the release of her latest book, A Proactive Perspective in Dementia Care: A Relationship-Based Approach, on November 2, 2023. The book is now available in paperback and ebook version on …
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42. Scams, Lies and Truth of Dealing with Dementia Eldercare
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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 in this episode is Jeff Duffield and his sister, Susan Kuff, along with host, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, as they converse quite candidly the near disaster of caregiving and a NJ nursing hom…
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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 setting. It's a hard decision. The word placement strikes fear in their hearts for many reasons. Since the recording of this episode, the Colonel, as you’ll hear about, passed away within a few …
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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 loved one is suffering from dementia and is a mother of an only child, it's even more imperative. What makes Anthony's story even more tragic is the abuse his mother received from her second h…
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