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In the News

COPD (2021)

March 2021

Momentum Discussions Podcast: Understanding COPD in Older Adults
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Special guesting opportunity with Dr. Yawn shares the misconceptions about COPD in older adults and challenges that lead to underdiagnosis. We shared an enlightening discussion about treatment options – both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic – and the importance of an interdisciplinary team in treating COPD.

LISTEN HERE
GetCareful (2021)

August 2021

Ask The Expert: Aging Parent Independence
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Dr. Melissa Batchelor was recently interviewed
by Cameron Huddleston for the Carefull Community about Carefull sat down with aging expert Melissa Batchelor to discuss how aging adults can maintain their independence longer -- and signs it's time to get help. Check out her advice.

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Making Change (2021)

January 2021

Making Change Radio on The Inside Scoop
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• What does age-friendly as a concept mean?
• Where did it come from, how has it evolved?
• Age-Friendly Ecosystem
• Age-Friendly Health Systems
• Age-Friendly Public Health
• Age-Friendly Universities
• Future of Age-Friendly

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CNBC (2020)

March 2020

How to Talk with Your Older Parents About COVID-19 Pandemic
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Associate Professor Melissa Batchelor was interviewed by CNBC for the story "How to talk with your older parents about the COVID-19 pandemic—and have them actually listen."
Age is a risk factor is because of thenormal
changes that happen to your immune system
over time, she told CNBC.

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You Need To Know (2020)

November 2020

Age-Friendly Communities: What You Need To Know
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Special guest interview with Catherine Reid, on the Inside Scoop TV show, where we discussed the topic (and it's growing importance) of designing age-friendly communities in today's world.

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TIGO Podcast (2020)

November 2020

Nursing Professor Launches Podcast on Nursing Issues
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“It’s not really about getting old – although sometimes we do talk about aging issues – it’s really more about all of the things, all of this stuff that’s not ready,” Batchelor said. “So that’s what’s getting old. We don’t have better long-term care policies.” The podcast focuses on a specific topic each week and features interviewee experts.

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ARP (2020)

January 2020

5 Ways Hospitals
Will Change in
Next Decade
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Dr. Batchelor was also featured recently in an
AARP story: "5 Ways Hospitals Will Change in Next Decade." In it, she discusses how facilities around the country are adopting more age-friendly approaches to care.

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NPD (2020)

March 2020

Don't Make Them
Feel Liked a Charity Project: Talking to
the Elderly About Coronavirus
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Dr. Melissa Batchelor was interviewed by NPR Weekend Edition host Scott Simon on March 21st, 2020: Don’t Make them Feel Like a Charity Project: Talking to the Elderly About Coronavirus

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Sharecare (2020)

March 2020

Home Alone Alliance:
Family Caregiving How-To Video Series
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Melissa worked with the American Association
for Retired People (AARP) Home Alone Alliance How-To Video Series: Special Diets on two of six videos for a How-To Caregiver Training series to teach family caregivers how to manage special diets. The series was nominated at a 2020 Sharecare Awards Finalist.

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Outside The Box (2020)

May 2020

Nurses Outside The Box (Podcast Feature)
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Melissa was recently featured in a podcast episode with Annmarie Tolman, RN MSN, Founder of Brains 3.0. This special episodetalks about nurses solving today's Health and Wellness Issues through innovative solutions that work.

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Nursing Protocols (2020)

May 2020

Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice (6th edition)
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Melissa was recently published in a chapter of this book called: Optimizing Mealtimes for Persons Living with Dementia. This newest edition release delivers updated guidelines, case studies, and the latest evidence-based protocols.

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2018

Views of Congressional Leaders

Duke University School of Nursing. (2018). Batchelor-Murphy’s Fellowship Shapes Views of Congressional Leaders.

Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2MDG33k

GSA Member Spotlight

Gerontological Society of America. (2018). GSA Member Spotlight: Melissa Batchelor-Murphy.

Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2MB8WNr

Featured Nurse Leader

Health and Aging Policy Fellows/ American Political Science Association. (2018). Featured Nurse Leader: Melissa Batchelor-Murphy, PhD, RN-BC, FNP-BC, FAAN.

Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2MAylGY

2017

Spotlight on NPs Highlights

American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2017). Spotlight on NPs highlights exciting achievements and activities of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2ME6RQX

Removing Barriers to APRN Practice

Inside Scoop Virginia. (2017). Removing Barriers to APRN Practice.  Interviews with Winifred Quinn, AARP/ RWJF Co-Director of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action; Andrea Brassard, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor; David DeBiasi, Advocacy Director for AARP Virginia.

Recorded February 7, 2017.

Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2kFctcB

Role: Coordinated Interviews for Catherine Read

Nursing Lifelines Publication

Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing Lifelines publication. (2017). Featured as Exemplary Recent Graduate (alumni award) p. 30-31.

Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2qEpnd0

Making Social Media Work for You

National Hartford Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence Webinar (2017) Gherst, C., & Beilenson, J. Making Social Media Work for You: Integrating Social Media Efforts into Your Communications Strategy.  Featured as an exemplar in using social media to disseminate my science, nursing education, and educate the public on issues related to aging, healthcare, health policy and the professional nursing. Recorded May 3, 2017.

Becoming a Geriatric Nurse

EveryNurse.org. (2017). Becoming a Geriatric Nurse.

Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2kqWCRf

2016 + Beyond ...

Nursing in the 21st Century

The Inside Scoop Virginia. (2016). Nursing in the 21st Century: Television Interview with Melissa Batchelor-Murphy.

Recorded December 12, 2016.

http://bit.ly/2iKoNpc

Senior Issues

The Inside Scoop Virginia. (2016). Senior Issues: Television Interview with Melissa Batchelor-Murphy.

Recorded February 2, 2016.

http://bit.ly/1RtUqBO

Mealtime Symptoms in Dementia

Duke University School of Nursing (2015). NIH/ NINR ADAPT Center: Mealtime Symptoms in Dementia.

Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2jXv9p0

2013 NHCGNE Leadership Conference

National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence. (2013). The 2013 NHCGNE Leadership Conference (speaker biography, p. 12)

Changes in Aging (TCU 360)

Lehman, H. (2012, April). Nursing faculty, students learn about changes in aging.

Retrieved from TCU 360 (Texas Christian University) website: https://goo.gl/G34hYD

POGOe Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative

White, J. (2012). POGOe Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative Video Tutorial.

Retrieved from http://goo.gl/zqtZer

John A. Hartford Foundation

(2012). Celebrating Thirty Years of Aging and Health. 2012 Annual Report.

(2011). “A Day in the Life of …” 10th Annual Report for BAGNC program.

Under the Influence: BAGNC Inspires Nurses

Watman, R. (2011). Under the Influence: BAGNC Inspires Nurses.

Retrieved from http://goo.gl/1IZ75p

State of Aging at MUSC

Medical University of South Carolina. (2009). Featured in State of Aging at MUSC: Center on Aging Annual Report.

UNCW Magazine

UNCW Magazine. (2005). Outstanding UNCW Alumni – UNC Wilmington.

UNCW School of Nursing Newsletter

UNCW School of Nursing Newsletter. (2001). Outstanding UNCW School of Nursing Alumni – FNP.

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