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 sit crooked, cider overflows, noisemakers honking away, and questions may be repeated, but heart and presence matter most. On this very day at the Veranda, stories unfold—some vivid, some fragments—showing that memory lives in body and spirit. Laughter erupts over funny tales, while tender moments honor loved ones lost. The countdown may vary, but the actual celebration is about togetherness. Hugs, music, and shared memories remind us that feelings matter more than details, and even in forgetfulness, we remain whole and worthy here.
This podcast is what Veranda Ministries and Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's mission are all about. Happy New Year!
We don’t have to remember everything to feel something.
We don’t need every detail to know love.
And even in forgetting, we are still ourselves—still belonging, still worthy, still here.
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Mary Anne, Storyteller and Thought Leader in Dementia Care
About Mary Anne - Dementia Care Expert and Advocate
🌟 Transforming Dementia Care
With over 20 years in the healthcare field, Mary Anne is a pioneer in revolutionizing dementia care. Starting as a family practice nurse, she witnessed firsthand the "tsunami of dementia" affecting our aging population. This experience fueled her mission to promote relationship-based, holistic dementia care.
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This week on the podcast, we’re highlighting The Veranda's extraordinary ministry where dignity, purpose, and compassion come together beautifully.
They are preparing to launch a new dementia-friendly service that will create a safe and sacred space where those living with dementia and their families can worship freely and feel deeply loved. It’s a dream come true for the staff!!
Also shared on this episode is how The Veranda continues to support caregivers through groups that offer encouragement, community, and understanding during difficult times. Additionally, they recently celebrated a major success: their Christmas Wishbook Marketplace! With ornate baskets, handmade gifts, and delicious baked goods, the event raised essential funds to sustain The Veranda’s mission.
Join us as we explore the heart, hope, and miracles happening at The Veranda—where ministry truly meets memory, and every life still has a song to sing.
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The Secret That Needed To Be Told:
In this deeply personal episode, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly reveals a long-hidden family secret, an admission that, once uncovered, changed the course of events forever. Although the truth may be upsetting, Mary Anne stresses that it is also the foundation for healing.
Her story explores how hidden truths affect future generations and how those with dementia may carry the weight of concealed pain and unresolved memories. This discussion highlights that honesty, even when difficult, is an act of compassion. While truth doesn't erase the past, it can help shape a transformative future.
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