Something’s not right
with Mum or Dad?
Know what to do next
"What if this is Dementia?"
Over the past decade, I’ve helped more than 1,000 families navigate these exact moments – with knowledge, strategies that work, family conversations, and support. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Melissa
Clinical Psychologist • Author • Dementia & Caregiving
$297 AUD (approx $199 USD) · Weekly Q&As · Lifetime access · Money-back-guarantee
You might be noticing things like this
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Mum repeating herself more often
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Dad getting confused with bills or appointments
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Things going missing
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Stories that don’t quite make sense
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Small changes in mood or personality
And you might also be wondering:
“Is this dementia or just normal ageing?”
“Am I overreacting?”
“Why does Dad seem different lately?”
“Should I say something — or wait?”
“What if I upset them for nothing?”
Instead of lying awake worrying, I'm going to provides answers, strategies and support. Know what to look for and what steps to take next.
Three simple steps your family can take next
My Dementia Playbook is filled with videos, scripts, checklists and weekly Q&A support – I'm here to help your family.
👵🏼 Notice the changes
Early dementia is easy to dismiss as normal ageing. Knowing the difference is the first step.
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Understand what might be an early red flag.
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Learn the key signs to watch for, so you feel informed instead of anxious.
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Know when to act, and when it’s okay to pause, so you don’t rush… or wait too long.
☀️ Starting the conversation
Raising concerns with a parent is one of the hardest conversations a family has. But there is a way to do it well, and I'm here to show you how.
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How to raise your concerns without causing fear or defensiveness
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What to do when Mum or Dad dismisses or denies the problem
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How to get other family members on the same page
📝 Encourage a doctor visit
Your role isn’t to diagnose — it's to help them take the next step
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Walk into every doctors appointment prepared — and walk out without regret.
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Know how to advocate for a proper assessment if concerns are brushed off
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What happens after a referral, and what to expect next
$297 AUD (approx $199 USD) · Weekly Q&As · Lifetime access · Money-back-guarantee
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And the weekly Q&As are the part
families say they can’t live without
Join my weekly Q&A sessions 💬
Starting this week:
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Ask questions about your Mum or Dad
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Get support with difficult conversations
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Understand what to do next when things change
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Check whether something is normal — or not
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Learn from other families facing similar challenges
Many families say this becomes the most valuable part of the program
Melissa
"The weekly Q&As have been a lifeline. Hearing Melissa answer questions, and realising other families are facing the same things, makes me feel less alone and more capable of handling what’s ahead. Thank you thank you!"
Anne S, Darlinghurst
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When families have a clear plan, everything starts to feel less overwhelming
Families often start here:
Overwhelmed, scared and unsure
Unsure what the future looks like
Second-guessing every moment
Differing opinions between siblings
Alone, with no idea where to turn
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After working through the Dementia Playbook:
Feel calmer, clearer, more confident
Know exactly what to say and do next
Make tough moments easier with proven strategies
Have a clear plan so the future feels less scary
Support Mum without losing yourself
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➤ One-time payment of $297 AUD (approx. $199 USD)
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Hi, I'm Melissa Levi
Clinical Psychologist | Ageing & Dementia Specialist
Most families navigating dementia feel completely alone — not because there's no information out there, but because none of it tells you what to actually do.
That's the gap I've spent my career trying to close.
I spent a decade working inside St Vincent's Hospital's Older Persons Mental Health team — sitting with families at the hardest moments of their lives, watching them arrive scared, and helping them leave with a plan. I saw what made the difference between families who coped and families who crumbled. It wasn't love. They all had that. It was knowledge, and someone to guide them through it.
Since then I've run a private practice helping families navigate every stage of the dementia journey, advised and educated some of Australia's leading residential aged care providers, and written We Need to Talk About Ageing, published by Hachette in 2023.
The Dementia Playbook is filled with the same strategies, scripts, and practical advice I offer families face-to-face.
You don't need to figure this out alone. I've been here before. Let me show you the way through.
Melissa
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What your family gets inside the Dementia Playbook
Step-by-step guidance for every stage of dementia
Weekly Q&A sessions with me
Practical videos, scripts and tools for real-life situations
Lifetime access for your family
No risk, 7-day money back guarantee
Many families say they wish they had this sooner
Lifetime access to all 9 stages + weekly Q&A support
Unlock for $297 AUD
(approx. $199 USD)
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“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
"The weekly Q&As have been a lifeline. Hearing Melissa answer questions, and realising other families are facing the same things, makes me feel less alone and more capable of handling what’s ahead. Thank you thank you!"
Anne S, Darlinghurst
“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.
Support for every stage of the dementia journey
My Dementia Playbook includes all 9 stages – so you'll have the right support now, and as your family's needs change over time
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Something’s not right
Recognising early changes and encouraging Mum or Dad to see their doctor.
Diagnosis
Understanding the diagnosis and knowing what to focus on first.
Living safely at home
Supporting independence while reducing everyday risks.
Planning the future
Having important conversations (health, finances and legals and care) while Mum or Dad can still guide decisions.
Being a carer
You’re suddenly organising appointments, solving problems, and trying to keep Mum or Dad safe. A playbook to caring for Mum – and yourself too.
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Reducing carer stress
Finding ways to make caring sustainable for you and your family.
Difficult behaviours
Responding to confusion, agitation and personality changes and more.
Introducing help at home
How to introduce care without escalating distress, and preparing for common objections
Moving into residential care
Choosing the right home and helping Mum or Dad settle well.
You don’t need to figure everything out today
— just the stage your family is in right now
🌟 All-inclusive, one-time payment of $297 AUD (approx. $199 USD)
Lifetime access for your family
No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee
Common questions
Is this for me/my family?
If you're supporting a parent or loved one with dementia and want to feel less overwhelmed and more prepared — yes, this is for you.
Don't we need to see you in person?
No — and here's why this works better. Professional dementia support often has 6+ month waitlists. My Dementia Playbook gives you expert strategies 24/7, plus live weekly Q&A where I answer your family's specific questions — all for less than the cost of one appointment.
Is this just for Australians?
No, not at all — dementia is a universal experience.
Families worldwide share the same fears and challenges. Just note I use 'Mum' instead of 'Mom' and 'Ageing' instead of '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.
What access will I have to Melissa?
Pre-recorded workshops, live webinars, and weekly Q&A sessions. Plus a private member community to connect with me, my team, and other families (coming soon).
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 or any of its representatives.
Know what to look for — and what steps to take next
Lifetime access for your family
No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee
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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
