Feb 27, 2024

The challenges caused by dementia can affect your ability to function in your daily life.

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

What are the different types of dementia and how to differentiate them?

Dementia is a group of symptoms that affect memory, language, problem-solving, and thinking skills,...

Feb 20, 2024

When someone insists that you should “dress your age,”

it's inherently an ageist remark.

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

What does it mean to be told that you need to “dress your age”? At its core, being told to “dress your age” is an ageist statement. 

Has anyone ever said something along...

Feb 13, 2024

The speed at which dementia progresses varies a lot from person to person. 

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

How does Alzheimer’s disease and dementia progress?

The speed at which dementia progresses varies a lot from person to person based on a lot of factors. 

Tune in to today’s episode where...

Feb 6, 2024

There is no single test that can determine if you have Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or a blend of both. 

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

Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to get to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia? 

The good news is that it should take a bit...