Aging Life Care AssociationJennifer Beach Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/guest-writer/jennifer-beach/ The experts in aging well. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:19:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-ALCA_Logos_icon_cropped2-32x32.png Jennifer Beach Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/guest-writer/jennifer-beach/ 32 32 93799987 Dad Had a Stroke… Now What? https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/dad-had-a-stroke-now-what/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:49:24 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2396 Mr. Smith is 79 years old. A week ago, he had a stroke while home alone. Thankfully, his youngest son arrived minutes later and got Mr. Smith admitted to the hospital. After a week, the hospital discharge planner contacted Mr. Smith’s oldest son, Paul, who is listed as his healthcare POA (Power of Attorney). The … Continue reading Dad Had a Stroke… Now What? →

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]]> 2396 Quality of Life – What Really Matters https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/quality-of-life-what-really-matters/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:00:09 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2788 Helen is 93 years old and has lived at an assisted living community since she was 90. She has a one-room suite with her own bathroom. It is decorated with her favorite things and whatever furniture that would fit. She has one window that overlooks some trees and a strategically placed bird feeder. Tom is 84 … Continue reading Quality of Life – What Really Matters →

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]]> 2788 Dad Had A Stroke… Now What? (Part II) https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/dad-had-a-stroke-now-what-part-ii/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:45:46 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2424 In my previous blog post, we learned Mr. Smith needed skilled rehabilitation services after his stroke. His son, Paul, selected a facility near his home with the goal of his dad returning home after he received skilled rehabilitation. Mr. Smith was motivated and worked hard on his physical, occupational and speech therapy. After about three months, Paul … Continue reading Dad Had A Stroke… Now What? (Part II) →

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]]> 2424 Sex, Money, & Your Parents: Conversations you never wanted to have https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/sex-money-your-parents-conversations-you-never-wanted-to-have/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:56:04 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2359 Annie and her two siblings have been helping their elderly parents in a growing number of ways over the past several years. Assisting with the care and upkeep of the family home, making needed grocery runs, preparing meals, attending occasional medical appointments, and in general — ensuring things are going OK.  Their mom was diagnosed … Continue reading Sex, Money, & Your Parents: Conversations you never wanted to have →

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