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
When families face a life-changing health challenge, the financial picture can become disjointed. Families may turn to specialists who may be experts in their particular field but likely aren’t able to pull all of the parts together. ...
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Reading is becoming a rare art, as we increasingly watch TV/videos or listen to narrated books rather than reading them. But did you know that reading is great for your brain health? ...
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We rush to get to our doctor’s appointment on time, but then we end up waiting and waiting! It does seem the “wait” is becoming consistently, routinely longer. Here's why... ...
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If you have a loved one with dementia or other medical challenges, you likely have already learned to adapt and do things differently, including reworking some holiday traditions or family rituals. This can be difficult, but your willingness to adapt and accept change may be the best gift for you and your loved one. ...
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Aging comes with uncertainty and challenges. As we help our parents or loved ones through a medical diagnosis, adjust to changes in their abilities or needs, and address finances or care, one issue can make the situation more challenging: siblings. ...
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Bringing a caregiver into the home of your loved one is a big decision that requires mutual trust. How can you prepare the caregiver to meet your loved one's needs, providing the best care? If you hope to create a successful caregiving situation, invest time in your caregiver to ensure they are trained and prepared for the job. Read on for practical tips. ...
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People's attitudes and outlooks about “getting older” really makes a difference in life quality as they age, even when they have significant challenges. Our culture tends to dread aging and talk negatively about it. We are setting the stage for a “difficult old age” if we continue to repeat this to ourselves. We can change our attitude today simply by accepting and looking forward to living a long life the best that we possibly can! ...
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Most of us have had, or need to have, conversations with an older loved one, family member or friend about difficult topics. Here are some tips on how to navigate successfully.
Money, health changes (either physical or mental) and driving are a few topics nobody wants to bring up. Add hearing loss and memory challenges to the mix and those conversations can become even more difficult. ...
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