DEMENTIA & AGEING • FOR FAMILIES
Dementia is hard.
Knowing what to do next shouldn't be
Hi, I'm Melissa Levi, a Clinical Psychologist. For almost twenty years, I've helped more than 1,000 families navigate dementia.
Understand what's happening. Know what to do next.
Feel calmer and more confident through the day-to-day challenges, big decisions and changing behaviours.
You don't need to figure this out alone.
Melissa
Step-by-step guidance · Weekly Q&As · Lifetime access · Money-back-guarantee
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF HELP
The questions keeping families awake at night.
Most families don't need more information. They need someone to help them understand what's happening and know what to do next.
"What if I make the wrong decision for Mum?"
"How much longer can I keep doing this?"
"My siblings think I’m overreacting. Am I?"
"Mum keeps saying she doesn’t need help. What am I supposed to do?"
These are the questions families bring into my consulting room every week.
And almost every week, I'd hear the same thing before they left.
That's why I created the Dementia Playbook and started my Weekly Q&As.
"I only wish we'd found you sooner"
Lifetime access · 7-day money-back-guarantee · Weekly live Q&As
WHAT YOU'RE REALLY GETTING
This is where I'd begin...
We'd slow everything down. We'd work out what's happening, what matters most, and what to do next. Then, over time, families often tell me these are the first things that begin to change.
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Today:
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Googling late into the night
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Walking on eggshells
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Snapping, then feeling guilty
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Family arguments
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Feeling overwhelmed and alone
What starts to change:
✔︎ Knowing exactly what to do next
✔︎ Feeling calmer in the hardest moments
✔︎ Responding with more confidence
✔︎ Working together as a family
✔︎ More meaningful moments
✔︎ Feeling like someone is in your corner
You can't change the diagnosis. But you can absolutely change how your family experiences it.
Not every family can sit in my consulting room. Every family deserves the same guidance.
WHAT'S INSIDE YOUR PLAYBOOK
Everything your family needs.
One calm place to come back to.
Dementia changes. Questions change. Your family changes.
That's why I built one place you can return to whenever you need guidance.
The Dementia Playbook is designed to fit around your life, not the other way around.
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You don't need to attend every weekly Q&A
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You don't need to watch every workshop
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There's nothing to keep up with
Come back whenever dementia changes, new questions arise, or you simply need someone calm in your corner.
START WHERE YOU ARE
Where are you today?
There's no perfect place to begin.
Click the stage that sounds most like your family right now.
1- Something doesn't feel right
"You're wondering whether what you're seeing is normal ageing... or something more."
2 - We've just heard 'dementia'
"You finally have a diagnosis, but no idea what happens next."
3 - Planning ahead
"You know there are important conversations that can't wait forever."
4 - Living safely & independently
"You want Mum or Dad to stay independent without putting them at risk."
5 - Stepping up as a Carer
"You're becoming the person everyone turns to, and it's starting to feel heavy."
6 - Avoiding carer burnout
"You're exhausted, overwhelmed, or starting to lose yourself in caring."
7 - The hardest dementia behaviours
"Aggression. Wandering. Repeating questions. Refusing care. You don't know what to do anymore."
8 - Introducing help at home
"You know extra support would help, but Mum or Dad keeps saying no."
9 - Is it time for residential care?
"You're facing one of the hardest decisions your family has ever made."
Unlock the complete Dementia Playbook and receive everything your family needs:
✔️ Strategies that work
✔️ Weekly Q&As with Melissa
✔️ Checklists
✔️ Answers & Support
✔️ Expert Advice
Includes all 9 stages • Weekly live Q&As • 7-day money-back guarantee
WEEKLY Q&As
Last Wednesday, families asked…
Every week, families join me with the questions they're carrying right now. Some are overwhelmed. Some are exhausted. Some simply want to know what to do next. No question is too small. No family is expected to figure this out alone.
💬 "Mum keeps asking to go home, even though she is home.”
💬 “My sister and I don't agree about Mum's care.”
💬 “Dad refuses to shower. What should I do?”
💬 “The specialist mentioned residential care. How do we know if it's time?”
"Every week, I'll answer as many family questions as I can. If you're stuck, bring it. If you're unsure, bring it. If something changed this week, bring it."
Melissa
Every Wednesday. Real families. Real questions. Clear next steps.
Some families come every week. Others only when they need to.
Either way, you'll always have somewhere to turn when life changes.
You're not alone
Includes lifetime access to every stage of the Dementia Playbook, plus weekly live Family Q&As.
WHY I DO THIS WORK
Hi, I'm Melissa Levi
I've been on both sides of this table.
Before I was a Clinical Psychologist specialising in dementia and ageing, I was a granddaughter watching my own grandfather change, while my family tried to work out what we were supposed to do next.
That experience never left me.
Over the past almost twenty years, I've helped more than 1,000 families navigate dementia, ageing and caregiving, through diagnoses, difficult conversations, changing behaviours, decisions about care and some of the hardest days of their lives.
And I've learned something important:
No family is ever prepared for dementia.
You don't need to have everything figured out. You need someone who understands what you're going through, can explain what matters most, and help you work out what to do next.
That's why I created the Dementia Playbook: the practical guidance, strategies and exact words I've spent years giving families one-to-one, brought together in one place.
So you can feel less overwhelmed, more confident, and clearer about the next step for Mum, Dad and your family.
Melissa
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We Need to Talk About Ageing
Published by Hachette, 2023
Melissa Levi • Clinical Psychologist, BA(Psych)(Hons I), MClinPsych, MAPS
Read what families are saying...
“When we first noticed changes in Dad, we didn’t know where to start. Melissa’s videos and checklists helped us make sense of what was happening and talk as a family without it turning into an argument. We finally felt like we had a plan and hope.”
Hayley C, Sydney
“Trying to get Dad into care nearly broke me. Every phone call felt like hitting a wall, and I didn’t even know what questions to ask. Thank you Melissa for helping me finally understood how the system works and how to advocate for Dad. It’s still not easy, but it’s not the constant panic it used to be.”
Libby W, Melbourne
“When Mom’s dementia got harder.. the wandering, the aggression, our family was falling apart. Everyone had a different idea of what to do. Melissa helped us see the bigger picture and gave us tools we could all agree on. We stopped spinning in panic and started working together with empathy instead of fear.”
Sam T, New York
Feedback from families refer to experiences with my dementia and ageing programs and Q&A sessions, not to psychological or clinical services.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Choose the support that's right for your family.
I'll meet you there. Start with the stage you need today, or unlock the complete Playbook for guidance through every stage ahead.
PRIVATE CONSULTATION
AUD $420
Per 50-minute session
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Personalised guidance for your family's situation
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Ideal for complex family situations
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Telehealth or in Sydney
Try the Complete Playbook for 7 days.
If you don't feel calmer, clearer and more confident about what to do next, simply email me within 7 days for a full refund. No awkward conversations, no complicated forms.
Trusted by 1,000+ Australian families
“Mum started repeating stories, forgetting appointments and getting confused by things she'd always known. Every time I raised it she became defensive. Melissa helped us encourage Mum to see a doctor and gave us the right questions to ask. It was a complete game changer.”
Maria (daughter)
"I only wish we'd found Melissa earlier. It would have saved us so much stress, worry and second-guessing."
Rob (son)
“When Dad was diagnosed with dementia, we left the appointment in complete shock. We had no idea what to do next. Melissa helped us make sense of it all. For the first time, we felt like we had a plan.”
Angela W (wife and carer)
“Trying to care for Mom while working and raising kids felt impossible. Melissa's advice was practical, reassuring and actually worked in real life. I felt less overwhelmed almost immediately.”
Priya (daughter)
"The weekly Q&As have been a lifeline. Hearing Melissa answer questions and knowing I'm not the only one going through this makes me feel less alone and much more confident. Thank you thank you!"
Anne S (daughter)
"The hardest part wasn't the memory loss. It was watching my wife change and not knowing how to help. Melissa helped me understand what was happening and gave me practical ways to support her."
John (husband)
Feedback from families refer to experiences with my dementia and ageing programs and Q&A sessions, not to psychological or clinical services.
COMMON QUESTIONS
You probably want to know...
Is this right if Mum or Dad hasn't been diagnosed yet?
Yes. Many families find the Playbook before there's a diagnosis. If you've noticed changes but aren't sure what's happening, I'll help you understand what to look for, prepare for appointments, ask the right questions and know what to do next.
What if my family is already further along?
That's exactly why the Playbook is organised by stage. You don't need to watch everything from the beginning — start with the stage your family is in today, then return to the others whenever things change.
Can my siblings or other family members use it too?
Yes. The Playbook is designed to help families get on the same page. When everyone has the same trusted guidance, conversations become calmer and decisions become clearer.
Don't we need to see you in person?
In-person support is wonderful when you can get it, but professional dementia support often has a 6+ month waitlist (and is expensive).
My Playbook gives you clinically excellent strategies the moment you need them, plus live weekly Q&As where I answer your family's specific questions — all for less than the cost of one appointment.
Is this just for Australians?
Not at all — dementia is a universal experience. Families worldwide share the same fears and challenges. Just read 'Mum' as 'Mom' and 'Ageing' as 'Aging'.
What if this isn't right for me?
If you're not satisfied within 7 days, contact me for a full refund. No questions asked.
As stated in our Terms of Use, Talking Ageing Pty Ltd is not engaged in rendering therapy services by providing this site, and your use of the site does not create any therapist-patient or other treatment relationship between you and Talking Ageing or Melissa Levi
7-day money-back-guarantee · Weekly Q&As · Lifetime access
You don't have to figure this out alone.
There will still be difficult days. There will still be decisions. There will still be moments that break your heart.
But there can also be more calm. More confidence. More connection. Fewer regrets. And more moments where you know exactly what to do next.
One day you'll look back on this chapter and know you did your best for Mum or Dad.
Includes lifetime access to every stage of the Dementia Playbook, plus weekly live Family Q&As.
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"Warm and compassionate, Melissa offers sound clinical information and practical advice... Sure to be helpful for all families."
- Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, UNSW Sydney
"We all MUST talk about old age and cognitive impairment, and Melissa shows the way!"
- Associate Professor David Burke, Discipline of Psychiatry, UNDA Sydney
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