When home isn't safe anymore
Moving Mum or Dad into aged care
Maybe you’ve been thinking:
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“I don’t know how much longer we can keep this up.”
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“Is Mum still safe at home?”
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“How do we find the right aged care home?”
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“What should we be looking for when we visit?”
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“How do we compare different options?”
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“What questions should we be asking?”
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“What if we choose the wrong place?”
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“How do we help Mum settle in?”
Thinking about aged care can feel overwhelming.
But moving into care isn’t giving up — it’s protecting Mum.
You’re not alone
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If you’ve started wondering whether home is still safe…
You might be feeling:
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Anxious about Mum’s safety
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Guilty for even considering care
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Unsure how much longer home is realistic
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Confused about aged care options
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Afraid of making the wrong decision
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Overwhelmed by where to start
And wondering:
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“When is the right time?”
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“Are we acting too soon?”
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“Will Mum feel abandoned?”
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“Will she settle in?”
Many families reach this exact point — noticing that staying at home may no longer be the safest option.
How I’ll help you find the right aged care home — and set Mum up for success
Strategies, tools + scripts:
✔️ Know when it’s time to consider aged care
✔️ Understand what to look for when choosing a home
✔️ Compare aged care residences with confidence
✔️ Ask the right questions on tours
✔️ Avoid common mistakes when selecting care
✔️ Prepare Mum for the transition
✔️ Support settling-in after the move
✔️ Set staff up to understand Mum’s needs
✔️ Feel confident about your decision
Lifetime access
No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee
“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
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:
Unsure how much to plan now
Afraid of upsetting Mum
Confused about legal decisions
Worried about leaving things too late
Unsure how to involve siblings
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And my program helps families:
Have calmer future planning conversations
Protect Mum’s wishes
Reduce rushed decisions later
Understand what to prepare early
Feel more confident about the future
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I've helped more than 1,000 families, and I can help your family too
Lifetime access for your family
No-risk, 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 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.
Created by Melissa Levi
Clinical Psychologist | Ageing & Dementia Specialist
Over the past decade, I’ve supported many families in planning ahead — while Mum or Dad still has the capacity to be involved in these decisions.
Early conversations can help protect Mum’s voice, reduce conflict, and avoid rushed decisions later.
And I’m here to help you have them in ways that feel calm, respectful and supportive.
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Plan ahead — while Mum or Dad can still share their wishes
AUD $297
Lifetime access to my
Dementia Playbook
Support day-to-day care
Weekly Q&A's answering your family's questions
Tools to compare aged care homes
Reduce stress and rushed decisions later
Lifetime access for your family
7-day money back guarantee
And your access includes:
All 9 stages of the Dementia Playbook
Step-by-step guidance for each stage
Downloadable checklists and planning tools
Scripts for difficult conversations
Questions to ask doctors and providers
Templates for care planning and transitions
Guidance for introducing support at home
Tools to compare aged care homes
Lifetime access for your family
Weekly live Q&A support (see below)
Includes access to all stages — so you’ll have the right support now, and as your family’s needs change over time.
No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee
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Join my weekly Q&A sessions
You’re not expected to figure this out on your own
This is your chance to discuss what you're thinking:
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“What should we be looking for on tours?”
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“Is this home any good?”
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“What questions should we ask staff?”
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“How do we prepare Mum to settle in?”
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“What if she hates it?”
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“How do we hand over information to the team?”
Many families say this becomes the most valuable part of the program — knowing they can ask questions as new situations arise.
You’ll never have to navigate this alone.
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
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'.
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
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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
"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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