Mar 23, 2021

Integrative Medicine and Healthy Aging

"People can stay healthy when their head, heart, and spirit are aligned."-Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN

Polypharmacy is a significant concern in geriatric treatment, presenting a chance of adverse effects and medication reactions. Although older adults under...

Mar 9, 2021

How to Manage Anger and Aggression in Alzheimer's Disease?

“When older adults are acting badly, that is a sign of an unmet need.”-Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN

Older adults with Alzheimer's disease can get angry or be aggressive.  These types of behaviors, when associated with Alzheimer's disease,...

Mar 2, 2021

The 5Cs Framework of the Age-Friendly Public Health Systems                             

"TFAH wanted to provide an opportunity to explore and expand public health's role in aging. Our goal is that state and local public health departments across the country become age-friendly public health systems. This means they...