Apr 9, 2024

“As a nurse, I'm all about lifestyle strategies and preventing Alzheimer’s from even happening to us”

—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN

Alzheimer's disease poses a significant threat to individuals and societies worldwide due to its devastating impact on cognitive function and quality of life....

Apr 2, 2024

“Once diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, on average, individuals tend to live 5 to 8 years”

—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or overlooked, yet it affects millions worldwide. Join me as I explain one of the complicated types of dementia....

Mar 26, 2024

“Symptoms of Parkinson's disease are gradual and they're very subtle.”

—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN

What is Parkinson's disease dementia? How does it manifest differently from other forms of dementia? Join me in this insightful episode where we answer these questions and discuss more of its...

Mar 19, 2024

“Understanding the unique needs of each resident requires a holistic approach that goes beyond medical care.”

—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN

In this episode, Melissa Batchelor and Rebecca Adelman explore the crucial topic of managing expectations in assisted living. Drawing from their extensive...

Mar 12, 2024

All dementias don't look the same; they don't show up the same way that Alzheimer's disease does. 

—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN

Listen to today's episode where I talk about frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a rare kind of dementia. I'll walk you through how FTD is different from Alzheimer's disease and...