On this episode of That’s Healthful, my guest is Dr. Melissa Batchelor with George Washington University. Dr. Batchelor is a tenured associate professor the Director for the Center for Aging, Health & Humanities at George Washington University. Dr. Batchelor is the host of a podcast, “This is Getting Old – Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World”.

This episode is part one and we discuss what the Center for Aging, Health & Humanities does, how the podcast “This Is Getting Old – Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World” focus on what’s age-friendly is friendly for everyone, and how social media play an important role in our lives. We discuss ageism, the only “ism” that is still joked about. We wouldn’t joke about racism so why do we purchase greeting cards reminding someone they’re getting older? Ageism affects young and older adults in similar ways.

Dr. Batchelor discusses her research on hand feeding techniques and how working with patients with Alzheimer’s Disease is fulfilling and has been across the spectrum of her career.


More about Dr. Batchelor:

https://magazine.nursing.gwu.edu/2020/10/07/this-is-getting-old-a-podcast-with-a-purpose/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8oeiZlJGQJzTE6Yan4hXw

Website: https://melissabphd.com/

Twitter: @MelissaBPhD

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Melissa-B-PhD-216861225451486/

Instagram: MelissaBPhD_thenurse

Connect with the Melissa B. Ph.D. “This is Getting Old – Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World” podcast through Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, and more.

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Music for this episode is provided by local Memphis singer, musician, and songwriter – Devan Yanik. For more of Devan’s music visit devanmusic.weebly.com.