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
Brain changes affect more than the mind. Dementia and incontinence are linked because dementia affects the digestive system, the nerve pathways between the brain and bladder and bowels, awareness of time, mobility, manual dexterity, senses and more. ...
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Much of the research today is diving deeper into our diet and the role it plays on the growing numbers of chronic illnesses/conditions. What if eating different foods could reduce swelling, pain, improve bowel issues, slow cancer, or cognitive changes? ...
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As we age, friends can help each other in many ways: from getting through life’s challenges and losses to providing us with joy and happiness. It’s an effort worth making. ...
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Is your older loved one starting to make unfounded accusations? As the brain starts to change, a false-memory phenomenon can occur. This causes the individual to perceive reality differently than those around them and can lead to accusations, perceptions of things missing, and increased suspicions. ...
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Surveys and studies have documented the connection between age and what psychologists call emotional well-being. This is when a person consistently reports having more positive than negative feelings. Using this measure, researchers discovered that older adults are, overall, happier than younger people. ...
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Often, when we or those we are caring for are in a moment of anxiety or even panic, we can benefit from techniques that are a little more physical or sensory-oriented. Here are four small and simple physical ways that may calm one’s anxiety and get the mind and its racing thoughts back into one’s body and reality. ...
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This holiday season, as we spend time with our family and friends, it may be the perfect opportunity to observe changes in your aging loved one. Changes may vary widely—from outwardly visible to subtle shifts in habits. There are four main areas to observe and monitor if you are starting to be concerned about an aging loved one. ...
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Hand sanitizers are good in a pinch but soap and water make more than just suds. Together, they work wonders to remove all types of germs from our hands. As it turns out, the 20-second time investment is worth it, since handwashing can remove not just all germs, but also other harmful agents, like heavy metals and pesticides. ...
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