They Said It’s Dementia... Now What?
Many families leave that first appointment with more questions than answers
If your family has just been told it's dementia and everything suddenly feels uncertain, you're in the right place.
I've helped more than 1,000 families navigate this moment
— and I can help your family too.
You might be thinking...
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"What does this mean for Mum – and for us?"
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"How fast will things change?"
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“What do we do now?”
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“How long do we have?”
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"Should we tell the kids?"
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"Are we supposed to be planning something already?"
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“Is Mum going to forget me?"
If you're feeling overwhelmed and scared, you're not alone
— I'm here to help your family understand where you're at, what could come next, and how to plan for the future.
Melissa
Lifetime access
No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee
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What happens next for most families:
After diagnosis, most families move through three stages.
👵🏼 Understand the diagnosis
Families trying to make sense of what they’ve been told. I'll help you turn confusion into clear understanding.
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What does dementia actually mean?
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How serious is it?
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What changes should we expect?
☀️ Know what to do first
Once the initial shock settles, practical questions start to appear. I'll help you make the early decisions that matter most.
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What should we focus on now?
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What conversations need to happen?
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Are there treatments or supports we should explore?
📝 Plan ahead with confidence
As things become clearer, families begin thinking about the future, and I help you move from reactive to feeling prepared.
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How do we support Mum or Dad well?
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How do we avoid crises later?
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What plans should we start putting in place?
This is exactly where my Dementia Playbook can help.
How I’ll help your family
My Dementia Playbook includes the same strategies, checklists, conversation scripts, and clinically excellent advice that I have provided to families face-to-face for more than a decade.
✔ What Mum or Dad’s diagnosis really means
✔ The most important questions to ask doctors
✔ How to explain dementia to family and kids
✔ How to support your parent without causing distress
✔ How to plan ahead calmly and confidently
➤ One-time payment of $297 AUD (approx. $199 USD)
Lifetime access
No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee
+ Weekly Q&A support, answering your family's questions
“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
My playbook helps families just like yours...
Families often tell me they wish they had something like this right after diagnosis.
When families first come to me, they often feel:
Overwhelmed, worried, and exhausted
“What do we do after a dementia diagnosis?”
“How fast does dementia progress?”
Alone, with no idea where to turn
Not aligned with siblings
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And my program helps families:
Feel calmer, even on the hardest days
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
Care for Mum and yourself – without the guilt
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Created by Melissa Levi
Clinical Psychologist | Ageing & Dementia Specialist
I've spent more than a decade supporting 1,000+ families through the dementia journey — particularly in the weeks following diagnosis, when everything feels uncertain. This playbook is everything I wish families had from day one.
A little about my background:
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Clinical background at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney
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Clinical adviser to many of Australia's leading aged care providers
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Author, speaker & educator
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Featured in national media
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Lifetime access + weekly live Q&A support
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
Most families wish they had guidance like this earlier
(approx. $199 USD)
Unlock for $297 AUD
➤ Founding Member Price: AUD $297 — price increases to $697 after 500 families.
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You're not expected to navigate dementia alone
🌟 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 — knowing they can ask questions as new situations arise.
Melissa
Lifetime access
7-day money back guarantee
"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 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.
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).
Please note:
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.
💛 I have helped 1,000+ families
🙏🏼 Lifetime access 🔒 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
