Dementia Spotlight is a weekly podcast hosted by Bobbi and Mike Carducci that focuses on caregivers and those who will become caregivers. The hosts and their guests will provide tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer's and the many other forms of dementia. Guests will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and tips, truths, and straight talk will be on the opposite Wednesdays. Join us as we bring to light, the realities of dementia care.
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Roger That is a weekly podcast focused on the caregiver. Here, skilled caregivers, Bobbi and Mike Carducci offer their personal and practical insights on caring for a loved one with dementia, as well as tips to help caregivers prioritize their own emotional and mental well-being.
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Welcome to Are you F’ng Kidding Me, with JoJoFromJerz. JoJo dives into the latest news and discussions in the world of politics. From key elections to national policies, she covers it all. Her weekly guests provide insightful analysis and opinions on pressing issues, while she does her best to facilitate lively (and hopefully humorous) conversations. Join JoJoFromJerz every week as she explores the complex and constantly evolving landscape of politics, all with her signature sass & snark. Ar ...
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Episode 83: Guest Dr. Mark D'Esposito - Neuroplasticity and the ability of the brain to compensate or work around damage caused by a dementia and delay symptoms until the disease is quite advanced.
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Mark D'Esposito who is a distinguished professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, talks to us about how the brain may or may not recover from injury and how there are different modules in the brain that perform different functions. We also discuss how creativity and m…
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This time, Jojo interviews Mike Luckovich - an editorial cartoonist who has worked for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1989. He is the 2005 winner of the Reuben, the National Cartoonists Society's top award for cartoonist of the year, and is the recipient of two Pulitzer Prizes. They talk about his more notable political cartoons, the mounta…
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Jojo reminds people of the thousands of lies that Donald Trump has told over the years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode 82: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 47: "I noticed my husband didn’t laugh anymore. I always loved his humor and missed it so much. I recently discovered he laughs over farts!"
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Today's episode is a little light, and yes, we do talk about farts. We were delighted to get this question which brings the idea of humor into caregiving, which is something that we don't talk about often, but it is so very important. If this man laughs at farts, wife, go for it. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are pro…
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Jojo talks with political commentator and author Elie Mystal. They discuss voter suppression, police reform, Democracy VS Autocracy, the repeal of Roe V Wade, and white privilege in politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Jojo reminds critics why she continues to fight against the tyranny of Donald Trump See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode 81: Guest Dr. Marc Alderdice - "She prepared her heart, mind, and spirit for over eight years before she ever had any symptoms of Alzheimer's to where she would have this inner peace, an inner ...
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Marc Alderdice, PhD who has worked in academia and with pharmaceutical companies, having even managed clinical trials for potential treatments of Alzheimer’s disease. We discuss how he learned the hard way that living with Alzheimer's personally, is much different and more difficult than studying it objectiv…
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Jojo talks with lawyer and politician who has served as the chair of the Florida Democratic Party since 2023 - Nikki Fried See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode 80: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 46: - "I’ve noticed my mom napping and just plain falling asleep throughout the day more often, even in the middle of social gatherings. Is that a sign of getting ...
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It could be but it doesn't have to be. It could be something as simple as side effects of her medications among a number of other things. In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk about what some of those other things might be. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Cl…
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An EPIC Debate! With guest Ron Filipkowski
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Joanne and Ron discuss the recent BLOWOUT debate for Kamala Harris! Ron Filipkowski is the Editor-in-Chief of MeidasTouch.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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JoJo schools Ma and Pa MAGA in the basics of real life in 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode 79: Guest Mr. Mike Parish - Awareness of issues critical to LGBTQ+ people living with, or supporting people with a dementia diagnosis.
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In today's episode, we are joined by Mr. Mike Parish to discuss the anxieties and disadvantages that LGBTQ+ people experience in health care and social care. Mr. Parish is the founding director of England's LGBTQ+ dementia advisory group community interest company, which provides a hub of support, research, networking and promotion of knowledge and…
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JoJo eviscerates J.D. Vance about his stance on mass shootings and talks with Politics Girl Leigh McGowan on her new book, A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Episode 78: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 45: "Has it been proven that anesthesia progresses Alzheimer’s and the other forms of dementia?"
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While there has been no specific studies and/or declaration that anesthesia progresses dementia, Bobbi and Mike speak from their personal experience with Mike's dad after having surgery to put in a pacemaker after having a heart attack. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptiv…
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Jojo chats with congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, representative from Texas's 30th congressional district. They discuss her emotional speech at the DNC and her recent appointment as a national co-chair for the Harris - Walz campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist and family therapist. Dr. Jacobs is one of the country’s leading thinkers, writers and educators about family caregiving. We cover a myriad of topics: Difficulties of professional caregivers as family caregivers Male family caregivers vs. female family caregiv…
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JoJo is in Chicago at the DNC. She interviews writer for Salon and formerly Playboy - Brian Karem See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jojo is in Chicago at the DNC. She interviews the chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin - Ben Wikler See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jojo is in Chicago at the DNC. She interviews Democratic nominee for the Senate from New Jersey - Andy Kim. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode 76: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 44: "My dad is starting to not recognize us. How do I navigate this stage?"
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A caregiver is experiencing the most difficult of situations - that of a loved one not recognizing you. This is the most heartbreaking stage of caring for a loved one. Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions on how to navigate this issue. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bel…
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JoJo talks about Kamala Harris' economic plans and chats with comedian Noel Casler See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode 75: Guest Carrie Aalberts, aka "The Dementia Darling" - Let go of expectations to enjoy the moments and bringing joy and positivity into the lives using happy lists.
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Our tagline, “tips, truths, and straight talk” is our absolute dedication to helping caregivers all around the world. Not only do we provide tips to our listeners, but we also seek out tips and resources and pass the wealth of knowledge and resources along. This is not a competition between us and resources, it is a partnership. In today's episode,…
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Funny! Trump Falls Apart During DISASTER SPEECH from Hell!
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OMG this is getting too good! @Infotainmentwars joins JoJo from Jerz to breakdown Trump's awful week! Could he be running the worst campaign ever? Hal Sparks thinks so! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode 74: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 43: "How do I organize a private funeral? There are people who may try to attend that LO and myself don’t want there."
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A caregiver asks two very sensitive and complex questions: "How do I organize a private funeral? There are people who may try to attend that LO and myself don’t want there. Also, how do you avoid having an after function?" Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions on how to navigate these issues. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Sp…
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Wierd is Working! With guest Ron Filipkowski
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Jojo and Ron Filipkowski discuss why MAGA hates being called weird and catch up on the news. Ron Flipkowski is a criminal defense attorney and editor-in-chief of MeidasTouch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Episode 73: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 42: "The time has come to look for Memory care home for Mom. What should I look for and what questions should I ask before making a decision?"
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Great Question. Looking for a memory care facility is very overwhelming. Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer a number of suggestions that you can ask when visiting a memory care facility. Use these suggestions as a baseline - there are many more that can be asked. It is virtually impossible to have an all-inclusive list of questions as each dementia pat…
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Today we talk with George Conway about the stupidity of Trump and his minions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode 72: Guest Dennis Ranck - Co-founder of ViewClix, which is an easy-to-use experience for seniors to stay connected with family members.
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In the past, we've talked about how caregiving is not location based and that you can be the advocate for your loved one even though you don't live close by. In today's episode, we are joined by Mr. Dennis Ranck, co-founder of ViewClix, which is an easy-to-use video calling system that helps families easily stay in touch with their loved one. Click…
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Women are going to decide this election! Today we welcome back Tara Setmayer to the show. We talk Trump, J.D. Vance, Dems panicking over Biden and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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There are so many people out there that have this feeling. To have somebody turn around and say, "you don't hate him; you hate the disease," because in that moment, you absolutely hate that person. This is a red flag, and it needs to be taken seriously and addressed. Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions as to where you might get some ass…
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Are Rich White Dudes OK? George Clooney asks President Biden to step down
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George Clooney, Rob Reiner, Stephen King and others are asking for Joe Biden to step down. Is this a knee jerk reaction? Or do they have a point? JoJo from Jerz and Jess Piper debate. Subscribe to JoJo's Substack! You will dig it! https://jojofromjerz.substack.com/ Are Rich White Dudes OK? George Clooney asks President Biden to step down See Privac…
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Today, we talk about one of the "boogeymen" that we often hear about when dealing with the elderly and dementia. That boogeyman is Adult Protective Services. In today's episode, we are joined by Ms. Ariann Lalla-Mohammed from the Loudoun County (Virginia) Adult Protective Service (APS). Most people believe that when somebody from APS comes and knoc…
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Episode 69: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 40: Do other people have trouble with mirrors? I had to cover ours as my husband thinks other people are in the house when he sees reflections.
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Mirrors can be very disconcerting to individuals with dementia. Today, Bobbi and Mike talk about issues that may arise with mirrors and discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with them. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link fo…
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The New York Times says that liberals are burned out - Jojo reminds us that the stakes are too high for this kind of thinking. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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@RepMoskowitz joins the show to give his blunt thoughts on MTF, James Comer and their king Trump. Great convo! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In today's episode, we talk with guest Ms. Sue Feldmeth who a registered nurse with 30 years of nursing experience. She is also an educator and consultant providing medical cannabis seminars and specialized guidance for those seeking to use cannabis and CBD to treat dementia related issues. Click here for Sue's Website If you appreciate the informa…
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Jojo talks with Ken Weber, the author of Branding Democrats, about how democrats should market themselves in the long term. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode 67: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 39: "What do other people do when you are out and your LO has to go to the bathroom and no family bathroom is available?
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Throughout this process of caring for somebody with a dementia, we learn to be as flexible and creative as possible. Today, Bobbi and Mike discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with public bathrooms. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our af…
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Reed Galen joins the show to talk Trump, his useful idiots MTG, Lauren Boebert, Mike Johnson and more. Also, don't miss his take on Jasmine Crockett's recent interview with CNN. Reed Galen is an expert political strategist and one of the co-founders of The Lincoln Project See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…
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Jojo talks about the difference between Hunter Biden's felony conviction versus Donald Trump's. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode 66: Guest Mary Underwood - The one person you want to hear from that you're doing a great job is the person who can't tell you you're doing a great job."
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In today's episode, we talk with guest Ms. Mary Underwood. Recently, Mary made the decision to form her own consulting company, Empowermentia, Empowerment plus Dementia. She strongly believes and advocates for quality care, informed decisions, and specialized training. For her work, she has received numerous awards from organizations that focus on …
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Jojo and Ron Filipkowski discuss the Trump conviction, Steve Bannon going to jail, and so much more. Ron Flipkowski is a criminal defense attorney and editor-in-chief of MeidasTouch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Episode 64: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 37 - "I was warned not to have my husband get an official diagnosis – he has mild cognitive impairment- because he might later be denied medical services as he ...
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Today, Bobbi and Mike discuss one of the many myths about dementia and dementia care. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases. To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4 …
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Episode 65: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 37 - "My loved one was on the commode in her room, and she fell over and poop went everywhere. I can’t do poop. How do I get that terrible odor out of her room ...
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One of the most common reasons for someone to put a loved one in a care home is they can't deal with poop. We can absolutely guarantee you, if you're dealing with somebody with a dementia, poop-will-happen. Today, Bobbi and Mike discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with poop. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are pr…
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Jojo talks about all the accommodations Republicans have made for Donald Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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JoJo reminds us that there are SO many more people we should feel sorry for than convict Donald Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump’s Cult is Under an Evil Spell, How Can We Break It?
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Jack Hopkins joins the show this week. Jack is the Host of The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast. He's a Former Republican, and he is not holding back his thoughts on why he left! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ghost Hunters: Exclusive Interview with Adam Berry
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JoJo from Jerz sits down with Adam Berry from Ghost Hunters to talk a wide variety of topics. Ghosts, Relationships with the dead, politics and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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They may not say it out loud, but they are communicating their need by their absence from all the activities they used to be involved with, or by the phone calls, text messages, or tweets that no longer arrive in your inbox. Bobbi has written a paper on how a caregiver near you needs help. What we're going to do today is let Bobbi fly solo and let …
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The Latino Century with guest Mike Madrid
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JoJo talks about Supreme Court justices, upside-down flags, and speaks with political consultant Mike Madrid on his new book, The Latino Century. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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