Planning ahead for the future
Plan ahead while Mum or Dad can still guide the decisions.
Important conversations, decisions and plans that can make the journey ahead much easier for your family.
I've helped more than 1,000 families plan for the future and understand what matters most – and I can help your family too.
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
If you've started thinking about the future...
Your family may be thinking:
“What happens if something changes suddenly?”
“Are there important decisions we should be making now?”
“How do we make sure we understand what Mum would want?”
“What happens if we leave this too late?”
“Where do families even start with planning all of this?”
If Mum or Dad still have capacity, now is the time for them to:
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Share their wishes
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Make legal decisions
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Talk about quality of life
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Help guide future choices
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Optimise Mum or Dad's quality of life
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Reduce future conflict
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Prevent regret
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Make decisions calmly, not in crisis
Planning ahead can feel uncomfortable. But planning early keeps your family aligned, and focused on what matters most.
I'll provide your family with clear, practical guidance...
I can help your family
Almost every family wishes they had these conversations earlier
👵🏼 Getting prepared
Understand why planning early matters and how to approach it without panic or pressure.
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Why planning ahead protects everyone
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Understand what lies ahead
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Get yourself ready for these conversations
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Know who should be involved
☀️ Have the important conversations
This is often the hardest part emotionally, so I'll give you the language, scripts and confidence.
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How to start the conversation with Mum or Dad, and know what questions to ask
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Find out what matters most
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Talk about future care, health, quality of life etc.
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How to get siblings and family aligned
📝 Put the right plans in place
This section turns conversations into practical steps, and families often feel enormous relief here...
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Understand more about legal and decision-making documents, Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardians etc.
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Financial, health, care and practical planning
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Creating a shared and transparent family plan – reducing the risk of future family conflict
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And when families have a clear plan, everything starts to feel less overwhelming
Families often start here:
Unsure what decisions need to be made
Worried about getting things wrong
Unsure how to start difficult conversations
Concerned about future care
Worried about family conflict
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After working through the Dementia Playbook:
Understand what decisions matter most
Have clearer conversations as a family
Feel confident about the next steps
Relief – important plans are in place early
Feel more prepared for the future
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I'm here to help your family
➤ One-time payment of $297 AUD (approx. $199 USD)
Lifetime access
No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee
And join my weekly Q&As. Families say this is the part 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)
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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
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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
