Melissa Batchelor

All your financial information needs to be available for the people who are left behind because they will be grieving; and if they have to play detective to figure out what accounts need to be closed and what assets were left behind — that's an absolute nightmare. - Cameron Huddleston As we age, we may [...]

Being a caregiver, many people think about the physical aspects of caregiving; but caregiving encompasses many things, including finances. - Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN Many aspects of caregiving are easy to talk about – who will take Mom or Dad to a doctor’s appointment? Who will find a home health agency for [...]

No matter what stage of Alzheimer's disease the person is in, being included in the holiday traditions is still going to be important, both for the person living with the disease and those who love them. - Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN With the holiday season upon us, many may be looking forward [...]

Time might make the wound a little smaller. But the holidays can often trigger pain and sadness. We just have to find strength and support to help us navigate the journey. - Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN Many things count as grief and loss – from the actual death of a loved one [...]

Some parents will ask for help if they recognize that they are starting to struggle, but many aging parents will not want anyone to know. - Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN For adult children who do not live close to their aging parents, the holidays can be a good time to visit to [...]

There are now more adults over the age of 40 than children under 18 for the first time in human history — they're the new consumer majority. - Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN Around 10,000 boomers today are turning 65; by 2029, all boomers will be 65 or older - that milestone’s seven [...]

There are now more adults over the age of 40 than children under 18 for the first time in human history — they're the new consumer majority. - Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN Around 10,000 boomers today are turning 65; by 2029, all boomers will be 65 or older - that milestone’s seven [...]