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Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) is the self- reported experience of worsening or more frequent confusion or memory loss.1,2 It is a form of cognitive impairment and one of the earliest noticeable symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.2,3 SCD can have implications for living with and managing chronic disease, or performing everyday activities like cooking or cleaning.2 Because SCD is self-reported, it does not imply a diagnosis of cognitive decline by a health care professional.1,2 Cognition is a combination of processes in the brain that includes the ability to learn, remember, and make judgments.1 When cognition is impaired, it can have a profound impact on an individual’s overall health and well-being.1 Cognitive decline can range from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, a form of decline in abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life.1 Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. 1-3 Some cognitive decline can occur as adults age, but frequently forgetting how to perform routine tasks, for example, is not a normal part of aging and can affect a person’s ability to live and function independently. Some people with cognitive decline may be unable to care for themselves or perform activities of daily living, such as meal preparation, managing medical appointments, or managing their personal finances.

Influenza (flu) can be a serious illness, especially for older adults. FACT: People 65 years and older are at high risk of developing serious complications from flu, compared with young, healthy adults.

Courtesy of Lori Evans Nutrition Education Assistant OSU Community Nutrition Education INGREDIENTS • 1/2 pound ground meat (beef or turkey) • 1/2 onion, diced (about 1/2 cup) • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed • 1 can (24 ounces) spaghetti or pasta sauce • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 cup water • 8 ounces whole wheat egg noodles • 1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms, drained (optional) • 1 container (12 ounces) cottage cheese • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cook ground meat and onion in a large skillet over medium heat.

From April 13 through April 16, the Evans Children’s Academy knocked the socks off the crowd during their showing of the Disney movie turned musical, Moana Jr. The Disney film Moana was released in 2016 and soon after, the musical adaptation, Moana Jr., was released.

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma is celebrating two amazing employees who have given many years of service to the mission of hospice. Mary Meyers started working at Hospice of North Central Oklahoma on February 18, 2008 and recently celebrated 15 years. She was hired on as a Medical Biller but as Mary proved her hard work ethic and attention to detail additional responsibilities were given to her such as completing EMR conversions, of which she has done 4 in her time at hospice. She also took on the task of facilitating the IT/Computer needs as they are constantly changing with destops, laptops and IPADs. In addition, she was given the role of Privacy and Security Officer. In 2018, she was promoted to Chief Business Officer all while continuing to serve as Privacy/Security Officer and IT/Computer tasks. Wendy Stobbe, CEO of Hospice of North Central Oklahoma states, “Mary is an expert on billing, Medicare and hospice regulations. She has one of the hardest working persons I have ever worked with and she cares about the work she does.” When asked what her favorite part of her job is, Meyers replied, “Working with a wonderful staff. This is the most loving and compassionate group of people. I am proud of our mission and those who work with these families every day.” Meyers also states, “I have a lot of memories. I have worked with a lot of different personalities and have loved them all.”

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April 13, 2023 – This morning the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) Board of Trustees approved an agreement with NextGen Aviation Services, L.L.C., to lease a 30,000 square foot hangar owned by PCDA at Ponca City Municipal Airport. The lease begins immediately and will allow the company to establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operation at the airport.

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Inciardi Dance attended Dance Showcase USA, a national dance competition in Oklahoma City in March. Dancers Scarlette Cassens, Ruthann Fisher, Ashlyn Hoover and Easton Pederson performed a tap routine, California Sun, in the 9 to 10 junior age division.

The Ponca City Concert Series announces accomplished vocal/ piano/violin trio as part of their 2022 - 2023 Concert Season PONCA CITY, Okla. – (March 30, 2023) Empire Trio, formerly known as O Sole Trio, have come together to create a brand-new show, Hooray for Hollywood.