Dementia is a progressive condition that results in decline in cognitive function. People with dementia have increasing difficulties with short term memory, thinking, and reasoning. For family members it can be hard to watch the decline in a loved one who is struggling with dementia. Interacting when someone has dementia can be difficult. Following these three 'Golden Rules' can help.
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On Saturday, April 19th, the annual Easter Egg Hunt brought together 109 excited children for a fun-filled event of egg hunting. Sponsored by the Avon Chamber of Commerce, the event featured colorful eggs hidden through the Avon Park with the sweet surprise for three children as they took home a bicycle. With families gathering to celebrate the Easter weekend, this event is always a cherished local tradition. Special thanks to April Powers for helping us out with snapping some photos at the event.
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The HOSA chapter had the opportunitytoattendandcompete at the State Leadership Conference this week in Sioux Falls. This was the largest conference to date with over 1300 students in attendance! Over the two days, students were able to attend breakouts led by healthcare professionals, compete in healthcare based events, and explore career and college options for the future.
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BON HOMME COUNTY 4-H FUN 4 ALL
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STEPHANIE MILLERDAVIS LIBRARY SUMMER READING GRANT PROGRAM Pierre, S.D.-- The Stephanie Miller-Davis Library Summer Reading Grant Program is now in its sixth year of supporting summer reading programs in small rural communities in partnership with the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) and the South Dakota State Library (SDSL). The program to date has distributed over $220,000 to libraries in rural communities across South Dakota.
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Businesses and organizations in the Lake Andes area got together and held an Easter Carnival, Saturday afternoon, April 19. Courtesy Photos.
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Mrs. Wilbur's South Dakota Week of Work Speaker Series included: Katie Swatek-Hjelm: Professional Photographer Joe Berven: Truck Driver, Sales Rep, and Recruiter Baylee Johnson, Trisha Deurmier, Brooke Plooster, Brianna Deurmier, and Tiff Hrdlicka: Healthcare Careers Don Soderlund and Liz Julian: Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer & Wildlife Refuge Specialist Lisa Keizer: Teacher Amelia Spotted Eagle: Entrepreneur & Barista Seth Stluka: Ferrier (Horseshoer) Thank you to all who came to talk with the Andes Central students about your jobs!
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