Archives by: Jennifer Beach
About the author
Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM writes the Thrive blog, Caregiver Corner. She established Advocate for Elders in Rocky River in 2010. Jennifer has 25 years of experience in working with and advocating for older adults and their families. Jennifer is a licensed, insured Social Worker and an Advanced Aging Life Care® Professional. She has served as the Midwest Chapter President of the Aging Life Care Association and additionally served 7 years on the Board of Directors. In 2018, Jennifer was honored as the recipient of the ALCA Midwest Chapter Outstanding Member of the Year Award. Learn more at advocate4elders.com.
Jennifer Beach Posts
We need a life philosophy to put events into perspective; otherwise, we are at the mercy of events. It’s like going on a trip without a destination. We need to know where we are going and have a plan or a map to help us get there while preparing for detours and delays. ...
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Resilience is the secret ingredient that makes all the difference in individuals’ lives, to not only live longer but to live longer better. Resilience is defined as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.” You can learn to practice resiliency to influence health and wellness as they relate to positive aging. ...
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Today, much of the information coming at us focuses on living well and staying as young we can. As we all work hard to age well, we also need to focus on dying well. This counters our current culture. In fact, many of us have difficulty even thinking about death, let alone talking and preparing for it. ...
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Going through a medical event and or a multitude of situations as we age can be challenging, but solo aging is a different situation and more common than we may realize. ...
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Practicing breathing techniques will help your body to continue to breathe, even when life takes your breath away. ...
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Many adult children of elderly parents struggle with “the promise” they have made: To never put them in a nursing home. Trying to keep a senior at home is commendable, but if things become unsafe and unsustainable for both of you, it is time to accept these changes. It is time to honor the goal of always caring for them and doing your best, making a difficult decision to ensure your loved one is properly cared for. That’s exactly what being a good caregiver is all about. ...
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It’s challenging and uncomfortable to navigate conversations with someone close to you who has a chronic or terminal illness. There are no perfect or magic words or even one right way to respond, but we can be aware of what we are saying and more importantly, how we are listening. ...
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If you are supporting a person with dementia or a late-stage chronic disease and are assisting them with eating, here are some simple tips that may make a big difference in this important — and sometimes challenging — task. ...
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