carepartnering

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 on Christmas Eve. She eloquently shares the sound of the train whistle in the distance. Much of the story isn't true, but it goes to show you that the incredible detail of a brain suffering with dementia can dream up amazing colorful stories. 

This episode 44 is also dedicated to Ricky, who just after recording, passed on to his eternal home.

Making memories with your loved ones is better than any extravagant pricey gift. Keep it simple. Find a new normal. Take them where their heart is. Make even the slightest little thing special. This is the basis of relationship-based care, especially during the holidays.

Mary Anne and host, Sue Duffield, share their way of understanding what it takes to minister to a population of caregivers for the elderly and those with dementia. Our best gift to them is a voice of advocacy.

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There’s a lot we can learn from the palliative care movement: it considers death as meaningful and dying as a stage of life to be valued, supported and lived. Welcoming mortality might actually help us live better lives and support communities — rather than relying on medical systems — to care for people at the end of their lives. And if you're new to the Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast, be introduced to one of the most compassionate experts on aging and carepartnering in Middle Tennessee - host, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly.

Mary Anne's guest is Danny Jones, a 24-year veteran in Gospel Music and publisher and Editor in Chief of Singing News. During his tenure he has authored five barely successful books (his words!) that offer inside (and often humorous) looks at the world of Southern Gospel music. He is also the host of the 'Danny's Diary' podcast (www.singingnews.com/dannysdiary) and and also heard on Singing News Radio from 6 p.m. to midnight (CST) on Sunday nights.

Discussed on this episode will include Danny's role as 'only son' to care for his aging parents, and more specifically his end-of-life journey with his mother in her final days. A compassionate, humorous and informative dialogue between Mary Anne and Danny is what makes this such a great listen.

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