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Living Safely at Home

Juggling Mum or Dad's independence and safety

Is your family thinking...

  • She got lost once… what if it happens again?

  • Dad nearly left the stove on last week

  • She’s forgetting her medications

  • What if something happens when I’m not there?

  • How do I know when it’s no longer safe?

  • Are we supposed to step in now?

Your family are not alone.

My Dementia Playbook will help you identify risks, make practical changes, and know when to step up. We can do this.

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Lifetime access

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No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee

If your parent is living at home with dementia…

You might be feeling:

  • constantly worried

  • unsure how much to step in

  • scared something might happen

  • torn between safety and independence

  • guilty even thinking about change

 

And wondering:

  • Should we be doing more?

  • Is it still safe for them to live alone?

  • How do we help without upsetting them?

  • When do we step in?

And it’s normal to feel stuck

Many families worry that:

  • stepping in too early will upset Mum or Dad

  • making changes will damage trust

  • safety measures will take away independence

But there are ways to support your parent’s safety — while helping them maintain as much independence as possible.

How I’ll help you keep
Mum or Dad safe at home

Inside this stage, you’ll learn:

✔ Identify real risks 
✔ How to introduce small safety changes
✔ Ways to support independence without increasing risk
✔ How to talk about change without starting arguments
✔ Practical strategies to reduce falls and medication errors

✔ Support safer routines at home
✔ When to consider extra help at home
✔ How to know when it’s time to reassess

 

➤  One-time payment of $297 AUD (approx. $199 USD)

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Lifetime access

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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.”

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Sam T, New York

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And you're in the right place

I am here to help your family–starting today

When families first come to me, they often feel:

Overwhelmed, worried, and exhausted

Unsure what’s normal ageing and what’s dementia

Guilty and second-guessing every decision

Alone, with no idea where to turn

Struggling to be on the same page as their siblings

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And my program helps families:

Feel calmer, even on the hardest days​​

Know exactly what to 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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I've helped more than 1,000 families, and I can help your family too

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Lifetime access for your family

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No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee

“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

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"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 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.”

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Sam T, New York

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Feedback from families refer to experiences with my dementia and ageing programs and Q&A sessions, not to psychological or clinical services.

Created by Melissa Levi

Clinical Psychologist | Ageing & Dementia Specialist

 

I’ve supported more than 1,000 families navigating the difficult balance between independence and safety — particularly when a parent wants to stay at home.

This stage is one of the most emotionally complex — and the right support now can help prevent crises later.

 

More about me →

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Lifetime access + weekly live Q&A support

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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

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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:

  • Ask questions about your Mum or Dad

  • Get support with difficult conversations

  • Understand what to do next when things change

  • Check whether something is normal — or not

  • 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

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Lifetime access

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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

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Common questions

Is this for me/my family?

Are you navigating the ageing, dementia or caregiving journey with Mum, Dad or an ageing loved one? And do you want to understand more, make the journey a bit easier, feel less alone, and provide the best possible care?

If yes - this is absolutely for you!

Don't we need to see you in person?

This is the most common question I get, and the answer is no.

❌ Unfortunately, it's difficult finding affordable and available

professional help (I often have 6+ months waiting lists).

✔️ You can access my workshops and strategies 24/7 

✔️ With every package, you get access to my weekly Q&A sessions, where I can answer your family's questions.

✔️ All of this for less than the cost of one face to face session

 

Having said all of that, if you still would like to see me 1:1,

please have a look here and get in touch.

Is this just for Australians?

No. Ageing, dementia & caregiving is a universal experience.

We all share the same questions, fears and challenges. 
The knowledge, strategies and resources in this program have been used by families around the world. 
Just note that being Australian, I use 'Mum' instead of 'Mom', 'Ageing' instead of 'Aging'.

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What if this isn't right for me?

I'm confident that I can help you and your family. However, if Talking Ageing isn't the right solution for you, please contact me.

What access will I have to Melissa?

If you’re looking for me, this is where you’ll find me: Pre-recorded workshops, live webinars and weekly Q&A sessions. You can also connect with me, my team and other families through our private, member-only community; your extended village (coming soon).​ 

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

Industry Referral for Melissa Levi

"Warm and compassionate, Melissa offers sound clinical information and practical advice... Sure to be helpful for all families."
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Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, UNSW Sydney 

Industry Referral for Melissa Levi

"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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