JVS students advance to state healthcare competition

JASON HAWK EDITOR

PITTSFIELD TWP. — Lorain County

JVS students in the allied health sciences and sports, health and fitness technology programs competed at the HOSA – Future Health Professionals regional competition.

Nine students placed in the top four in their events and will advance to the State competition being held in Columbus in mid-March.

Instructor Jason Christner shared how proud he is of all the students that competed.

“It was a tough competition, but our students worked really hard to prepare and the results showed,” he said. “Now they get to go compete against some of the best students in the state for a chance to go to the International Convention this summer in Houston. I couldn’t be prouder!”

Students who are advancing include:

• Tatum Porter, an allied health sciences junior from Elyria, placed third in the health education event.

• Helayna Houston, a sports, health and fitness technology junior from Keystone, placed third in the first aid/CPR event.

• Lea Stumphauzer, a sports, health and fitness technology junior from Keystone, placed fourth in the health career display event.

• Colt Duke, a sports, health and fitness technology junior from Midview, placed fourth in the first aid/CPR event.

• Marianna Frank, an allied health sciences junior from Oberlin, placed third in the health education event.

• Quinn Jackson, a sports, health and fitness technology junior from Oberlin, placed fourth in the first aid/CPR event.

• Myranda Sickels, a sports, health and fitness technology junior from Wellington, placed third in the first aid/CPR event.

• Joyce Stallard, an allied health sciences junior from Wellington, placed fourth in the nursing assisting event.

• Kierstin Taylor, a sports, health and fitness technology junior from Wellington, placed fouth in the health career display event.

HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a global student-led organization. Its mission is to promote career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

Oberlin art teacher’s work featured at Elyria library

JASON HAWK EDITOR

Mallory Tulcewicz, art teacher at Oberlin High School, recently had two works selected for the Lorain County Teacher Art Show sponsored by the Educational Service Center of Lorain County and Elyria Public Library System.

She submitted a clay ceramic hand-built cup and vase.

“It was fun to create something for myself that I was then able to enter into an art show,” Tulcewicz said. “It was nice to take a moment to express myself through art. And I am grateful to the Educational Service Center of Lorain County and Elyria Public Library System for hosting an event that showcases art by Lorain County art teachers.”

PROVIDED | Obelin News-Tribune Oberlin High School art teacher Mallory Tulcewicz recently had two pieces of art selected for the Lorain County Teacher Art Show.

According to ESC Projects Coordinator Debbie Hunt, the show is a chance for art teachers to have a little fun.

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2. “In the Shadow of Lightning” by Brian McClellan

3. “Ordinary Monsters” by J.M. Miro

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Wandering is dangerous for those with dementia in winter months

STAFF Oberlin News-Tribune

The “sundowning” confusion that increases during winter months in people who have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can also lead to a higher risk of wandering off and getting lost, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter.

During colder winter months, wandering can be especially perilous. Alzheimer’s disease can cause affected people to lose their ability to recognize familiar places and faces. An estimated 60 percent of people living with dementia will wander at least once; many do so repeatedly.

If they are not found within 24 hours, up to half of wandering individuals could suffer serious injury or death.

“Dangerous wandering behaviors can be one of the main reasons first responders find themselves interacting with individuals living with a form of dementia,” said Trey Addison, the association’s Ohio public policy director. “These interactions can go badly if emergency personnel are not equipped to deal with the situation.”

The Alzheimer’s Association in Ohio worked with state legislators to put through House Bill 23, to provide dementia training to police, firefighters, state troopers and EMS personnel.

These tips can help reduce the risk of wandering:

• For those experiencing sundowning who are more likely to wander in the evening, plan activities to do during that time that may reduce restlessness.

• If the person is no longer driving, remove access to car keys — a person living with dementia may not wander by foot. The person may forget that he or she can no longer drive.

• Avoid busy places that are confusing and can cause disorientation, such as shopping malls.

• Place deadbolts out of the line of sight, either high or low, on exterior doors.

• Use night lights throughout the home.

• Install warning bells above doors or use a monitoring device that signals when a door is opened.

• Store items that may trigger a person’s instinct to leave, such as coats, hats, pocketbooks, keys and wallets.

• Do not leave the person alone in a car.

• Keep a recent, close-up photo of the person on hand to give to police, should the need arise.

• Create a list of places the person might wander to, such as past jobs, former homes, places of worship or a favorite restaurant.