Empowering & Providing
for Seniors in Texas
Supporting Your Family in
Achieving the Best Care Possible
Our focus is on supporting families to fulfill their roles effectively while we handle the intricate details of assisting their loved ones in these 8 areas of expertise…
Health & Disability
Family
Local Resources
Crisis Intervention
Financial
Legal
We Understand That
Care Should be Personalized
Our approach is flexible and responsive to individual requirements. Some clients benefit from weekly hour-long visits, while others may only need monthly check-ins to address specific concerns. For some, an initial assessment and recommendations suffice to establish a suitable care routine. Should there be a decline in health or difficulty managing care without assistance, we adapt our support accordingly. We effectively become an extension of our clients’ families, bridging the gap during times when loved ones are unavailable or occupied with their own life commitments.
Services
- We establish a personalized assessment for each client’s individual need, and reassess monthly to determine outcomes and adjust accordingly.
- We provide home assessments and recommendations for modifications to enable a safe space to allow for independent aging in place.
- We ensure advocacy in all health and community related scenarios
- We provide access to a wide range of services & professionals.
- We coordinate and manage a client’s MD appointments
- We correspond with all professionals involved in our client’s care
- We work closely with clients and their families to provide thorough communication & updates
About Us
Julie Walkup-Beazley has over two decades working with older adults and families navigating the often very complex aspects of aging. Julie knew from a very early age how much she loved older adults; she would often plead with her mom to take her to the local nursing home just to visit all the amazing people that are often forgotten in our world. When she went off to college, she struggled to find the right career path until she discovered the Center for Healthy Aging department at the University of North Texas, where she found a perfect degree to fit her lifelong passion. She received a bachelor’s degree in the Studies of Aging and began her career in the field of Senior Living. She started as an activity director at an Independent Living community in Fort Worth, Texas, which she enjoyed immensely. She then held multiple marketing positions at several communities, helping guide families with the often-difficult transition of moving into the appropriate placement. In 2009 she was introduced to the home care model and worked in business development for Acappella in Home Care. She became a certified Geriatric Care Manager in 2013 to help strengthen and broaden her knowledge of advocacy to older adults. Julie saw the importance of being the voice of many people that cannot speak for themselves and supporting families through the challenging parts of aging. She continued her successful career at Acappella in Home Care until 2022, when she decided to be a full-time care manager and that’s when Aging Advocates of Texas was born. She is an advanced professional with the Aging Life Care Association, and the unit coordinator for the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter. She is eager to continue her career and help educate the community on the importance of care management and the impact it can have on many families.
Kelly Black-Smith is a Certified Geriatric and Disability Care Manager based in Houston, Texas with a background in Occupational Therapy, business development and education.
“I believe strongly in aging in place and will always make it the priority when working with a client and their loved ones. My first step is to listen to your story and understand what challenges you may be facing so that we can navigate aging as a team. We are fortunate to live in the great city of Houston with its vast resources. My job is to support, protect and offer solutions so both my client and their family continue to live their best life.”
Kelly, originally from Louisiana, but a Texan for over two decades, has 25 years of experience across diverse healthcare settings. Her work in physical rehabilitation, cancer care, home health and hospice ultimately led her to care management. Specializing in geriatrics and adult disabilities she’s passionate about making a difference through professional guidance and support. Kelly believes no matter one’s age, physical or mental challenge, there is always a way to adapt and live a full life.
“Success in aging is about being flexible and realizing independence looks different on everyone.”
As an educator, support group leader, and advocate, Kelly emphasizes person-centered care and important life decisions. She’s a Professional member of the Aging Life Care Association and the National Academy of Certified Care Managers, maintaining a license and certification in Occupational Therapy, CPR, and First Aid.