More Americans than ever are growing older and healthier these days. Consider the fact that on average we were lucky if we lived past 47 years of age at the beginning of the 20th century. Yet nowadays most men and women in the U.S. can look forward to celebrating birthdays well into their 70s. In fact, the New England Centenarian Study at Boston University tells us that the numbers of us who make it past our 100th birthday have just about doubled over the past two decades.
Dementia causes changes in the brain that can worsen sleep. Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can experience frequent waking, troubled sleep, or being awake at night. Dementia worsens sleep and poor sleep worsens dementia. A good night’s sleep slows cognitive decline, prevents falls and injuries, improves mood, and helps balance the sleep-wake cycle. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, nearly 7 out of 10 people with dementia experience sleep issues. It’s a vicious cycle: dementia worsens sleep and poor sleep worsens dementia. Scientific research has shown several ways to mitigate this harmful cycle.
A PTSD Support Group for veterans of all ages meets at the American Legion in Ponca City every second and fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. Questions? Call Allen Teten at 580716-3529.
Aug. 25: Scholarship Deadline Aug. 25: Final Day to Add E6 and 16-Week Courses Aug. 25: Final Day to Return Books for a Full Refund Aug. 26: Maverick Sheep Show Aug. 30: The Maverick Published Online Aug. 31: Nursing and Pre-Engineering Professional Development Day Aug. 31: Full Moon Concert, Heart in the Park, 7:30 p.m. Please check www.noc.edu for current NOC events.
The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 28 ambulance calls transporting 19, and 9 fire calls during the past week. People who are planning on burning in our jurisdiction in the county please call the fire department at (580) 628-3251 and advise us where and when you are planning to burn to deter unnecessary call outs. THE FIRE DEPT WILL NO LONGER BE FILLING RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS. AMBULANCE
Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OKACTE). This designation, sponsored by OKACTE, provides recognition to technology center districts with outstanding programs designed to meet a broad spectrum of community needs.
... The News wishes a Happy Birthday on August 24 Rick Blubaugh, Jerry Steichen, Mike Brewer, Jim Grein, Joseph Kreger, Austin Hamilton. August 25 Krista Palmer, Ethel Gregory, Diane Vincent, Logan Matlock, Troy McKinney.
Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce held their Good Vibrations Car Show on Saturday, August 19th. The Top Car Winner – Ron Geiser with a 1946 Ford Convertible sponsored by Blue Peak, Runner-Up car winner – John Hobbs with a 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe sponsored by Tonkawa Medical Dispensary.
