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Situational Awareness & Well-being

By Tina Opelt, APNP, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner Do you notice what’s happening around you throughout your day—or are you on “autopilot,” moving from one task to the next? Situational awareness is the ability to observe, understand, and respond to what’s happening in real time. It can help reduce anxiety, increase your sense of control,…

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Understanding Dementia

Early Signs, Misconceptions & How Families Can Help Memory changes are often one of the first things families notice when an older loved one begins to experience dementia. But according to Joan Hamblin, MD, FAAFP, family physician at NorthLakes Community Clinic in Eau Claire, the earliest signs are not always what people expect. “Sometimes families…