Consultation
What to expect from our time together:
Communication Strategies:
Clear, compassionate communication is crucial when caring for an elderly parent. I offer communication strategies to help you discuss sensitive topics, manage family dynamics, and foster open dialogue with your loved one and other family members.
Decision Making Support:
Making difficult decisions regarding the care of an elder person can be daunting. I will offer insights, information, and tools to facilitate the decision-making process, ensuring the best possible outcome for your loved one.
Understanding the Deeper Meaning & Self-Care Planning:
Caring for an elderly person can be all-consuming, and it's essential to take breaks to avoid burnout. I can assist you in understanding the deeper meaning of what is happening so you can meet your loved one with an open-heart, while giving yourself permission to take time for yourself and ensuring your loved one's needs are still met.
Emotional Support:
I offer emotional support, practical tips, and encouragement, helping you feel more confident in your caregiving role.
Start with a free 30 minute consultation today.
Investment per session:
$175
Sessions beyond one hour are billed in 15 minute increments
If you are caring for an elder loved one you might find yourself in one or more of these common situations:
It can be so confusing and worrisome when you feel it’s obvious that your loved one needs more help, and they perceive the exact opposite. Because they disagree with you, it’s easy to second guess and doubt your own judgment.
Please know this: it is possible to gain the clarity you’re seeking about your situation, and for both of you to have your needs met.
Imagine what it would be like to be clear about what your loved one needs. You’ll have more peace-of-mind and they’ll be safe and well cared for. You won’t be preoccupied with worry about whether you’re doing the right thing. When your stress level eases, you’ll have more energy to do what you enjoy. The end result: you’ll be able to give from a place of fullness and love, not emptiness and frustration.
I get it. I know first hand how it feels to suddenly realize that life can’t continue along “as is,” and that changes must be made. As an experienced consultant, I’m clear about what sorts of approaches work well and which don’t.
I also have a keen eye for “red flags” that tell you when more help is needed.
Consultations are designed to address your specific concerns and provide personalized advice and solutions tailored to your unique situation.
“My mother is in the hospital recovering from hip surgery. I’m told she’ll be discharged in 4 days. I’m so stressed and confused because I have no idea what our options are once she’s discharged! Should she come home, should she move into a care facility or …….?”
“My father keeps repeating himself and he does it all day long! He’ll ask when I’m going to work; I say ‘In about 15 minutes, Dad’. He’s quiet for a few minutes and then the whole thing starts all over, again. “Steve, when do you go to work?” …. and on it goes. I love my dad and don’t want to be unkind and have no idea how to respond so he’ll stop asking me the same question.”