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
A recent survey by the American Health Care Association finds that 98% of nursing home operators are having trouble hiring, 59% are losing money, and 73% say staffing issues could force them to close. These significant staffing challenges have negatively affected the consistency of care being provided at many nursing homes. ...
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Many families do not understand that most senior communities (including independent living, assisted Living and nursing homes), as a default procedure, will respond to most issues by sending your loved one to the Emergency Department. Communication with the facilities is vital now, more than ever, for families to take steps to avoid 911 being called over issues that could be resolved proactively.
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Face masks are required for doctor visits, tests and visits to hospitals and other health facilities. However, they can impair communication far beyond speech transmission; they affect interpersonal connection and the willingness and ability to hold a conversation. How can older patients, many with hearing and vision loss, still experience an effective medical appointment? ...
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Dehydration is a serious and common occurrence with many older adults, especially for those living alone or even in senior care communities. Learn the signs of dehydration and how to encourage your loved ones (or motivate yourself) to stay hydrated.
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Dehydration is far too common in many older adults for a variety of reasons. Our bodies are made mostly of water, and like all things in life, this changes as we age. Everything in your body works better when it’s hydrated. Without enough water, problems occur, exacerbating current conditions and issues. ...
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We all know that location, location, location is important, both in real estate and living situations. When a loved one is told they need to leave their home for their own safety, it can be one of the biggest transitions of their lives. ...
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Aging well looks different for every individual. Regardless, the research, studies and data all consistently state the one main step we can all do to improve our aging journey: keep moving! Sounds too simple and unimpressive, as we've all heard exercise is important, but it actually IS truly a game changer. The good news is, it's never too late to begin, and the data supports it. ...
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As we age, our activity level declines so eating less can be expected. However, as eating consumption lessens, nutrient intake can decline and can lead to malnutrition if not held in check. Promote good nutrition during younger adulthood and the retirement transition to ensure better health later in life. ...
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