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Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus

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29:55

An Invaluable Alzheimer's Resource

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/05/07

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is on a nationwide tour to educate us about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We had the honor of interviewing one of their featured speakers who shared information about difficult behaviors related to dementias. Caregiver Support Coordinator Lynn Wood was also able to tell us how to get help and resources for any mental issue. You have more help available than you may have realized! Please listen to this interview with Lynn Wood from Mental Health

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31:24

Parents, Help is On the Way

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/05/07

Nurtured children grow into resilient, capable adults. Nurture the Next helps Tennessee families build the skills and confidence to create a caring environment needed for the healthy development of their children. Nurture the Next does this through in-home services, parent mentorship, educational classes and crisis support. Hear Jen Vaida, Chief Program Officer of Nurture the Next, tell how these free, confidential services for families work! Get more information about all Nurture the Next has to

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29:37

Who's Telling Your Kids About Drugs?

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/05/07

f YOU'RE not talking with your child about drugs, and helping them make good choices about vaping, smoking or drinking, they're probably getting that information from other kids. Darla DeLeon is the Co-founder and CEO of non-profit Steered Straight Inc. In this interview she talks about Steered Straight school assembly programs that aim to steer youth straight, by giving them information about what substances really do to their bodies, and a learning experience about the reality of substance abuse

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28:50

You Might NOT be as Great of a Driver as You Think...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/05/05

Each time we get in our vehicles, we expect to arrive safely to our destination. However, we all know that isn't always what happens. The solutions seem simple, but where exactly do we begin? Megan Cooper from AAA says it starts with US and OUR OWN driving behaviors! In this Focus Cooper talks about the importance of defensive driving and avoiding risky behaviors, as well as the updates to the "Move Over Laws". She also shares what AAA has found in their research and their "Traffic Safety Culture

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27:42

Let Your Voice be Heard in The Music City Census

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/03/27

The Greater Nashville Music Census, a survey for anyone working in the music industry, announces a week extension to its closing deadline. The Census is capturing key information about the Nashville music economy to help the city and community make informed, data-driven decisions to support our music ecosystem moving forward.The census will now remain open through Sunday, April 1 at 11:59 pm. “We have the highest concentration of musicians in the nation living here in greater Nashville,” said Dave

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29:09

What the YMCA is REALLY all about, may surprise you!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/03/26

The YMCA is so much more than a place to lift weights or workout! They offer summer camps, Special Needs/Diverse Abilities programs, water safety, youth sports, Health Care programs like the After Breast Cancer group, and Yoga and gentle workouts for older adults. The YMCA is a community gathering place, where members form friendships that last beyond the doors of the Y! Check out all the things that the YMCA can add to your life HERE!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:32

Parent of a Special Needs Kid? You NEED to Know About...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/03/22

By law, students with disabilities may stay in the public school system until age 21. But what happens to them after that? About 80% of young adults with special needs leaving high school never find employment, even those able and willing. That's where non-profit organization BrightStone comes in!They offer lifelong learning opportunities while teaching job skills, productive work habits, social skills, computer skills, health and nutrition, physical wellness, art, daily life skills, and leisure

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29:33

The Nashville Zoo: MUCH More Than a Fun Family Outing!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/03/18

Nashville Zoo is a family favorite in Middle Tennessee, with more than 1.2 million visitors last year! The zoological park located just 6 miles south of downtown Nashville has 188 acres, about half of which is developed. This makes Nashville Zoo the 9th largest zoo in the country by landmass! The Zoo is one of the top tourist attractions in the state, partly because of the popularity of its Jungle Gym. The 66,000 sq. ft. Jungle Gym is the largest community built playground in the United States! The

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31:02

One of the Most Fun Things in Town to Do!!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/03/08

If you're looking for fun things to do with the family, remember Adventure ScienceCenter! It's a science museum that's LITERALLY out-of-this-world! One of the things they're featuring this summer is a chance to TOUCH another planet! A special exhibit will include a rock from Mars and a life-sized model of the Mars Rover! Adventure Science Center offers exhibits that involve the science of the body, of sound, of light, as well as a planetarium, and a Makers' space, where families can share hands-on

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29:14

It's an Election Year - How to make YOUR VOTE COUNT!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/03/01

Tennessee ranks 44th in the nation for Voter turnout. When you see numbers like that, you may think it's because people just don't care. Organize Tennessee says it's partly because we're nearly LAST in the nation for ease of voting. Organize Tennessee works to prevent and respond to issues that prevent Tennesseans from voting. The group also works to keep abreast of and inform voters about precinct changes that could affect them adversely, and help them learn about the voting process. Hear how you

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30:32

Save This Story for When YOUR Family Needs Help...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/02/23

Family & Children’s Service is connecting individuals and families to hope, to healing, and to one another! They provide a variety of FREE counseling services for individuals and families for a range of issues from depression, domestic violence, substance abuse to suicide prevention and much more. This includes the Crisis Line (615-244-7444) which provides free telephone and text-based crisis intervention to anyone who needs it, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Crisis specialists assist

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23:05

Behind the Curtain at The Nashville Symphony

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/02/19

Our Nashville Symphony is known around the world for its Classical music performances of great composers such as Beethoven and Brahms. But there's SO much more going on with the Symphony and at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center!You can find free community programs, pay what you want programs, educational programs and even symphony musicians getting into local schools to teach, mentor, and play side-by-side with music students. You'll also find annual favorites like the family night sleepovers at

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27:33

It's Faster, Easier and More IMPORTANT than ever, to...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/01/30

If your loved one needs blood, you're going to HOPE it's available.. but for many Americans, it's NOT THERE! The national blood supply remains at critically low levels and the American Red Cross needs our help to ensure patient care isn't disrupted. In this interview with Sherri McKinney, Regional Communications and Marketing Director of the American Red Cross - Tennessee Region, hear more about the emergency blood shortage and how YOU can help by giving blood, or donating your time, skills or

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27:34

Something Kids Learn in School That They Really Will...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2024/01/09

YEAH! (Youth Empowerment through Arts & Humanities) is an innovative program founded to empower young people through music! More broadly, participants take risks and create art representative of their similarities and uniqueness. Band collaborations develop entrepreneurial and life skills that lead to future success in all fields. YEAH!’s lending library provides personal instruments, and their scholarship program removes financial barriers for applicants. YEAH's other programs include: YEAH

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26:44

Both Hands Foundation: Serve a Widow, Fund an Adoption!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/12/08

Local families who find their hearts are leading them to adopt a child face some big obstacles. Especially when there are plane fares, administration fees, and time off work to make it happen. One man, who was orphaned as a child, and KNOWS the struggles firsthand, started a non-profit that raises money to help families with adoption fees. The foundation is called "Both Hands" because volunteers serve a widow in their community with home improvements, while raising money and donations for orphan

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30:07

Why it's SO Important to Educate Yourself about...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/12/07

Diabetes affects about 1-in-10 of us here in the United States, and with obesity rates increasing, diabetes rates could climb as well! Diabetes is one of the top 10 causes of death in America, and causes hundreds of thousands of cases of vision impairment, as well as blood flow problems that can lead to amputations. YOU may be at risk and not realize it! Shichun Bao, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine at

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28:39

Where to Get a FREE Thanksgiving Meal!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/11/13

In Donelson, Tennessee there's a group of volunteers who've been buying, cooking, preparing, and handing out - for free - Thanksgiving meals to those who would usually go without. Mark Dickerson - one of the owners of Donelson Cafe and Catering - says their "Truly Thankful Thanksgiving" meals are for those who don't have a plate or a place, and that they can come eat at the Cafe, and join in the fellowship, or just pick up a plate in the drive-through. If you know someone who needs it, please share

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27:38

What the Salvation Army REALLY does, will AMAZE You!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/11/07

Like loaves and fishes, the Salvation Army takes the money you donate at Red Kettles, or online, and uses it to make a difference in the lives of THOUSANDS of local families. They help Nashville's unhoused population get off the streets, onto their feet, and into housing. The Salvation Army helps mothers and kids of domestic violence, get into a safe space, and into a home. And, they help thousands of families and senior citizens at Christmas-time find something under the tree. Hear from Area

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30:06

Another Story of Hope to Wrap Up Breast Cancer...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/10/30

Lori James is one of the American Cancer Society's Faces of Hope this year. She is a breast cancer survivor who doesn't sugar-coat what it's like to be diagnosed, treated for, and survive breast cancer. She says it doesn't end after the treatments have ended. Lori reminds us that for breast cancer survivors and thrivers, things are never the same. Hear her story, and what she hopes we can take away from hearing it. Get more information about breast cancer and all the wonderful programs and

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29:42

Do You Know the Warning Signs of Alzheimer's?

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/10/24

In this interview, Dena Oneal, Executive Chair of the Rutherford County Walk to End Alzheimer’s gives us info about how to tell the difference between what happens during the normal aging process, and signs that may be symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's. You can find the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's HERE! Dena also tells how to get involved in a local Walk to End Alzheimer's, and gives info about the Rutherford County walk, on Saturday, October 28th. You can get more details HERE! The

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