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The different types of dementia care professionals

Here is a brief rundown of the various professionals individuals may interact with as they navigate life with dementia. People with dementia may become confused and disoriented, and it’s common for them to get lost not far from home. Others may forget a reason for going to a store or may be unable to find their way back to a vehicle. First responders, such as emergency personnel, often step in to provide immediate assistance to someone who is lost or had an accident related to his or her dementia. A primary care physician likely will be the first person, apart from family, to ...

Patriot, model, actor and athlete, South teen does it all

PARKERSBURG — Incoming Parkersburg South High School senior Chase Anderson is looking forward to getting back onto the track after tearing his hamstring during a meet his junior year. “I PR-ed (personal record) in the 100 (m), I ran 11:01, and set a meet record, and then, the very next ...

Frontier freshman finds confidence with FFA projects

NEW MATAMORAS — Incoming Frontier freshman Trinity Bailey placed third in the Ohio State Fair July 30 for her interpretation of an assigned subject. The competition was hosted by 4-H, the youth community group. Bailey, 14, competed against students from all 88 Ohio counties. Each student ...

FFA a step toward Lane’s dream

WATERFORD — Incoming Waterford High School junior Payge Lane recently became a state-level champion. Lane, 17, won Reserve Simmental Champion-Cow and Calf Pair at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus on July 29. Simmental is the breed of cattle she showed. The cow and calf were named Black ...

To the letter; Warren senior excels in multiple activities

VINCENT — Incoming Warren High School senior Jordan Lee is a letter earner in multiple activities. Lee, 16, is a senior due to being able to skip third grade for academic performance. He said he likes a lot of school subjects but does have a favorite. “I enjoy all subjects in school due ...