In this episode of Life Happens, Kim Hegwood is joined by Melissa Batchelor to discuss an essential topic for families: How to Choose a Quality Nursing Home. Melissa shares her expert advice on what families should look for when selecting a nursing home, starting with the key factors that define quality care and the types of services provided to those who qualify. Together, they cover the various ways nursing home care can be funded, highlighting financial considerations to keep in mind.

Melissa emphasizes the importance of visiting potential nursing homes in person to evaluate the environment firsthand and offers insights on critical questions families should ask during these visits. The episode also explores additional resources available to help families make well-informed decisions, providing a valuable guide for anyone navigating the process of finding the best care for their loved ones.

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Website: www.MelissaBPhD.com
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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-getting-old-podcast-with-melissa-b-phd/id1500358654
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qtSvfaX9unEaDd2nsWm7M

About Melissa:
Dr. Melissa Batchelor is a board-certified gerontological registered nurse and family nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience caring for older adults and their families. She is a Professor and Director of The George Washington University’s Center for Aging, Health and Humanities. She hosts a top 10% globally ranked podcast called This is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World where she talks about aging, age-friendly initiatives, and Alzheimer’s disease

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Kim Hegwood Attorney at Law, Podcaster

Kim Hegwood, born in Bay City, is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets.