Dementia practitioner Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly is on a mission to transform the landscape of dementia care.  As co-founder of Veranda Ministries, a 501(c)3, Mary Anne has spent two decades telling the stories of people dealing with dementia.  Supporting dementia caregivers is her gift, and helping them to remember their person’s Legacy is a top priority.  

Mary Anne got her start as a family practice nurse, and is now a Certified Dementia Practitioner as well as holding a triple certification as a PAC trainer, consultant, and coach in Teepa Snow’s “Positive Approach to Care” (PAC).  As the host of the highly acclaimed podcast, “Aging Angst and Alleluias,” Mary Anne provides invaluable support, Education, and encouragement to care partners navigating the intricate journey of dementia care.  The care Mary Anne and her team provide through Veranda Ministries recalls the personhood of their patients, validating who they are and promoting their dignity.  What an amazing work and life legacy Mary Anne is creating for herself and her family. 

Here’s how you can connect with Veranda Ministries:

www.theverandaministries.org

Proactive Perspective in Dementia Care Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553996411093

Veranda Ministries Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TheVerandaMinistries

Veranda’s Hidden Heroes Private Support Group on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1851833391499391

Listen to the Aging Angst and Alleluias podcast here. 

Find all the resources that Barbara Karnes has to offer at bkbooks.com.

Purchase the End of Life Guideline Series Bundle here.

Find Barbara’s new booklet Always Offer, Never Force:  Food at the End of Life here. 

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