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Melissa Batchelor

EP: 87 – Alzheimer’s Care: Swallowing Problems Part 3: Adaptive Equipment

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Typically, around 85% of people will experience swallowing problems, medically known as dysphasia, at the end-of-life. What this means is that your loved one, or someone you care for, has trouble swallowing food, liquids, or both. This is a 4-part series on Alzheimer's Care and Swallowing Problems, and this episode is focused on The Basics. [...]

EP: 86 – Alzheimer’s Care: Swallowing Problems Part 2: Modifying Textures + Flavor Building

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Typically, around 85% of people will experience swallowing problems, medically known as dysphasia, at the end-of-life. What this means is that your loved one, or someone you care for, has trouble swallowing food, liquids, or both. This is a 4-part series on Alzheimer's Care and Swallowing Problems, and this episode is focused on The Basics. [...]

EP: 85 – Alzheimer’s Disease Care: Swallowing Problems Part I: The Basics

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Typically, around 85% of people will experience swallowing problems, medically known as dysphasia, at the end-of-life. What this means is that your loved one, or someone you care for, has trouble swallowing food, liquids, or both. This is a 4-part series on Alzheimer's Care and Swallowing Problems, and this episode is focused on The Basics. [...]

EP: 83 – Creative Aging Sparks Joy, Connection, Purpose with Teresa Bonner

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Creativity in aging is chocolate to the brain. - Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN   If you wish to maintain health and longevity as you age, it may be helpful to include a special muscle group in your workout: your creative muscles. According to ongoing studies, creativity is essential for healthy aging. Engaging [...]