How to Care for Kids, Aging Adults, & Yourself with Dr. Melissa Batchelor

Partners of Commercial Fishermen

Plenty of Partners of Commercial Fishermen solo parent for days, weeks, or up to six months at a time (maybe longer, depending on the fishery), and we have several in our community who also care for aging parents. Aging happens to us all, yet caretaking kids or elder adults can be easier than you think.

I’m honored to have Dr. Melissa Batchelor on this week. She hosts the podcast This is Getting Old: Moving Towards An Age-Friendly World and is also an experienced nurse and nurse practitioner (with many acronyms behind her name) based in Wilmington, North Carolina. This episode is full of wisdom and helpful tips and hits home on so many levels!

In this episode, we discuss:

• The similarities between caring for children and caring for aging adults with Alzheimer's.
• Why Alzheimer’s doesn’t need to be feared.
• Helpful conversations couples should have when caring for family members.
• The simple ways caretakers can care for themselves (beyond a self-care routine).

Let’s Dive In!

Show Resources:

Dr. Melissa Batchelor: https://melissabphd.com/

IG: @melissabphd_thenurse

FB: @MelissaBPhD

PODCAST: This is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World on Apple, Spotify, and more!

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