Melissa May is a devoted mother, experienced nurse, and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. As the mother of a child with spina bifida, she brings a unique perspective to her writing, blending medical expertise with the personal insights gained from her family’s experience.

For over a decade, she has worked in several disciplines of nursing including long-term care, home care, psychiatric nursing, school nursing, and med-surg nursing. Her mission is to improve the health outcomes and quality of life of her patients, who are often homebound due to chronic conditions, disabilities, or frailty. May has extensive training and experience in geriatric care, including assessing and managing the unique healthcare needs of older adults, such as cognitive decline, polypharmacy, palliative, and end-of-life care.

In her role as a primary care provider, she focuses on health promotion and chronic disease management, offering patient education and counseling on various health topics. To this end, she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Recently, she has started providing palliative care services to those patients seeking chronic disease management in their homes.

Married to her high school sweetheart for 27 years, she and her husband have four children, ranging in age from 19 to 27. Through her work and her family’s journey, she has cultivated a deep understanding of the challenges and joys that come with both healthcare and raising a family. Her passion for advocating for those with special needs is matched only by her dedication to her family and profession.