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What Happens When the Caregiver Dies First?

As caregivers we think we are indispensable. We tend to look after the needs of our loved one ahead of our own. It has been found that more caregivers die before their care receivers do. What will happen to your loved one if you die first? Have you thought about who would care for your loved one should something happen to you? Do they have Alzheimer’s, dementia or some other disease and they can’t be left alone. Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients don’t do well with change - they get confused and it often makes the condition worse. There are times that it can’t be helped.

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

Monday, September 4 – Chicken Fried Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Slice Bread, Fruit Cocktail, Milk.

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NOC events

Aug. 31: Nursing and Pre-Engineering Professional Development Day Aug. 31: Full Moon Concert, Heart in the Park, 7 p.m. Sept. 1: Final Day to Withdraw from courses with Full Refund Sept. 4: Labor Day, No Classes/Offices Closed Sept. 5: Tour de Quartz Art Exhibit Opens (Sept. 5 – Oct. 6), KPAC Sept. 8: Staff In-Service, 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (Offices Closed) Please check www.noc.edu for current NOC events.

City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 17 ambulance calls transporting 14, and 4 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

Join Friends of the Library

Have you joined Tonkawa Friends of the Library? For $5 a year, you can be a part of the public library’s future. Friends of the Library, supports building renovation projects, and children’s programs at your Tonkawa Library.

Helping veterans...

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.

Time Machine

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50 years ago, August 23, 1973

It’s not about growing old; it’s about how you grow old

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.