Soper 12U are Runner-up State Champs

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SOPER — The Soper 12U Lady Bears were edged by Atoka’s Extreme Heat last week by a single run (1-0) to claim the State Babe Ruth Softball Championship last week in Soper. According to Soper coach Matt Garrett, the three-team tournament boiled down to a pitching battle with the team throwing the most strikes favored to win.
Photo Courtesy Rafter H Photography / Candace Hull

Alzheimer’s disease and vocal outbursts

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Disruptive vocal outbursts are among the most persistent behaviors found in nursing homes. These outbursts include screaming, swearing, crying, shouting, loud requests for attention, negative remarks to other residents and self-talk. As Alzheimer’s Disease progresses, such outbursts tend to increase, except during the late stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. Men tend to exhibit more aggressive vocalizations, such as cursing, while women tend to have more agitated vocalizations, such as complaining.