They said It's Dementia... Now what?
"How fast will things change?"
Many families leave that first appointment with more questions than answers. If your parent has just been told they have dementia, everything can suddenly feel uncertain. I can help your family.
Over the past decade, I’ve helped more than 1,000 families navigate these exact moments.
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 thinking...
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"What does this mean for Mum or Dad?"
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"How fast will things change?"
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"Will Mum still know who I am?"
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"What are we supposed to do first?"
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"Should we tell the rest of the family?"
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"Are we meant to start planning already?"
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"How long do we have?"
The day you got that diagnosis, the world split in two. Everything before it, and everything after.
You're terrified of what comes next. You feel completely alone with it. And part of you is already grieving them — even though they're still here. That is the most human response in the world.
💗 You don't need all the answers right now. You just need to know what to do next.
So what happens next?
👵🏼 Understand what this actually means
What does this diagnosis really mean? Turning confusion into clear understanding and feeling more in control.
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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?
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How quickly will Mum forget who I am?
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Are my parents still safe at home?
☀️ Know what to ask your specialists
Learn the most important questions to ask doctors now, so you don’t leave appointments full of regret –
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Know who to see, what to ask, and what to do next
📝 Plan ahead with confidence
I'll help you move from reactive to feeling prepared, so you're not constantly reacting to crises
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Feel confident explaining dementia to family, friends and kids without scaring them
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How do we support Mum or Dad well?
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Let's set your family up for success.
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Align your family, get everyone on the same page
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Learn what plans you should start putting in place
You don't need to navigate this alone. I have helped more than a thousand families walk through these exact moments.
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And when families have a clear plan, everything starts to feel less overwhelming
Families often start here:
Overwhelmed and scared
Unsure what the future looks like
Second-guessing every decision
Family disagreements
Feeling alone
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After working through the Dementia Playbook:
Feel calmer, clearer, more confident
Know what to say and do next
Make tough moments easier
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)
Lifetime access
No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee
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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Hi, I'm 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.
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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)
➤ Founding Member Price: AUD $297 — price increases to $697 after 500 families.
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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.
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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
