You've given everything to care for Mum or Dad
Reduce carer stress and avoid burnout
You're not failing. You're carrying too much — without enough support. This is where that changes.
I've helped more than 1,000 families learn how to put systems in place to reduce carer stress and avoid burnout.
Caring feels hard, because it is hard
But 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
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If you’re feeling stretched and overwhelmed…
You might be feeling:
exhausted
overwhelmed
stretched too thin
unsure what’s normal anymore
resentful — and guilty for feeling that way
And wondering:
“How long can I keep this up?”
“Is it wrong to want a break?”
“What if I’m not coping as well as I should be?”
“Why does everything seem to fall to me?”
Caring for someone you love, while juggling work, kids, and life, is a lot. And trying to do it all alone can slowly wear you down.
If any of that feels true — you are in exactly the right place.
What I want you to know first
I've sat across the table from hundreds of carers who say some version of the same thing:
"If I was a good carer, I wouldn't feel this resentful. This depleted. This desperate for it to be easier."
So I want to say this to you as clearly as I can:
How you're feeling right now is not a reflection of how much you love Mum or Dad. It is a reflection of how much you are carrying, without enough support.
Carer burnout is not a character flaw. It is what happens when someone gives everything, over a sustained period of time, without the right knowledge, strategies, or support to sustain them.
Finding this hard doesn't make you a bad carer. It makes you human. And it means it's time to get the right help.
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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.
This is what changes when you have the right support
I know it feels very far away from where you're standing right now. But I've seen what becomes possible.
👵🏼 Recognising the signs of caregiver stress
Many people push through exhaustion for months before realising how much the responsibility is affecting them.
Learn to recognise:
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The hidden emotional toll of dementia care
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The warning signs of caregiver burnout
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Why guilt stops people asking for help
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The difference between stress and true burnout
“This isn’t just me failing — this is what caregiving does.”
☀️ Changing the way you approach care
Many families burn out because they feel responsible for everything. We can make caring for Mum or Dad more manageable:
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Letting go of impossible expectations
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Accepting what you can — and cannot — control
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Reducing daily stress and friction
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Small changes that make caregiving easier
“I don’t have to carry this perfectly.”
📝 Building the support you need
Dementia care was never meant to be carried by one person alone. Learn how to:
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Recognise when it’s time to bring in help
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Share responsibility with family
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Use professional supports
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Dedicate time for your own life
“I can do this, because I’m not doing it alone.”
This is exactly where my Dementia Playbook can help.
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And my 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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What becomes possible
Carers who work through this stage describe something they didn't expect — coming back to themselves.
Not overnight. But genuinely, coming back.
Before — where you are now:
Exhausted in a way sleep doesn't fix
Running on guilt and obligation
Snapping — and then drowning in shame
No time, no space, no life of your own
Terrified of what happens if you break
Completely alone with all of it
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After — what becomes possible:
Sleeping again — genuinely
The guilt loosening its grip
Feeling present, not just depleted
Parts of your own life coming back
A village around you — not just you
Showing up with love, not just obligation
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And for Mum or Dad, they get a better version of you.
More present. More patient. Able to show up with love
— because you're no longer running on empty.
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Everything your family needs.
All in one place.
Many families say they wish they had this sooner
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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Lifetime access to all 9 stages + weekly Q&A support
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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.
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 these moments, when you need real strategies and solutions to reduce carer stress and avoid burnout.
Caring feels hard because it is hard, but it doesn’t have to feel this overwhelming. This playbook is everything I wish families had from day one.
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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
