LIVING WELL AT HOME
Keeping Mum safe and independent at home.
Suddenly you're noticing everything. Is Mum eating enough? Is Dad taking his medication? Is it still safe for them to drive? Could they fall? Is it time for more help?
This stage will help you recognise what matters, protect independence for as long as possible, and know when it's time to step in to prevent a crisis.
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IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU
Maybe this is your daily load.
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You're thinking about Mum or Dad all day.
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You're noticing missed bills, meals or medication.
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You're worried about falls, driving or safety.
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You want to keep them at home as long as possible.
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You're not sure when to introduce help.
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You feel responsible for everything.
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Becoming a carer is one of the biggest roles you'll ever take on. You don't have to figure it out alone.
WHAT I WANT YOU TO KNOW
Safety is rarely one big moment. It's a pattern.
The small things you notice today often prevent the big crisis tomorrow.
Nobody teaches you how to become your parent's carer.
Most families are suddenly expected to know how to keep someone safe, preserve their independence, and recognise when it's time to step in.
You don't have to make one dramatic decision.
The skill is noticing patterns across daily life, health, judgement and mobility, then making small changes early, while preserving as much choice, dignity and independence as possible.
That's exactly why I created this Playbook.
Melissa
WHERE TO BEGIN
If you were sitting with me today...
Here's what we'd work through together.
Helping Mum or Dad stay independent for longer
✓ Supporting independence
✓ Building confidence
✓ Small changes that make a big difference
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Making home safer without taking over
✓ Preventing common safety risks
✓ Managing medications with confidence
✓ Safely navigating the local area
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Creating routines that reduce stress
✓ Daily routines that actually stick
✓ Memory supports that reduce frustration
✓ Gentle reminders that preserve independence
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Knowing when it's time to introduce more help
✓ The signs to look for
✓ How to get Mum to accept more help at home
✓ Planning ahead
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Not every family can sit in my consulting room, but
every family deserves the same calm, practical guidance.
That's why I created the Dementia Playbook and answer families' questions live every week.
All 9 Stages • Weekly Q&As
US$39/month or $290/year
Telehealth or in Sydney, Australia
AU$420 per 50-minute consultation
INSIDE YOUR PLAYBOOK
Everything you need to support Mum or Dad with confidence.
You don't need to become a dementia expert overnight.
I'll walk beside you with practical video guidance, downloadable tools and weekly live Q&A, so you know what to do when everyday challenges arise.
And your Playbook grows with your family.
Your Playbook includes guidance for every stage of the dementia journey, so whenever life changes, you'll already know where to turn.
✔︎ Family conversations
✔︎ Planning ahead
✔︎ Make daily life easier
✔︎ Introduce more support
✔︎ Reduce the pressure on you
✔︎ Navigate aged care
The support doesn’t stop when this stage ends.
7-day money-back-guarantee · Weekly live Q&As
WEEKLY Q&As
Last Wednesday, families asked…
💬 “When is it time to stop driving?”
💬 “She's refusing help. What should I do?”
💬 “What do we do about missed medication?”
💬 “How do I know if she's still safe at home?”
💬 “I'm exhausted. Does this get easier?”
Every Wednesday, I'll answer as many family questions as I can. You can join live, or submit your question and watch the replay later.
"Bring me the question that's been keeping you awake at night. Whether you're overwhelmed, unsure, or simply don't know what to do next, you don't have to figure this out alone."
Melissa
Includes access to every stage of the Dementia Playbook, plus weekly live Family Q&As.
WHY I DO THIS WORK
Hi, I'm Melissa Levi
I've been on both sides of this table.
Before I was a Clinical Psychologist specialising in dementia and ageing, I was a granddaughter watching my own grandfather change, while my family tried to work out what we were supposed to do next.
That experience never left me.
Over the past almost twenty years, I've helped more than 1,000 families navigate dementia, ageing and caregiving, through diagnoses, difficult conversations, changing behaviours, decisions about care and some of the hardest days of their lives.
And I've learned something important:
No family is ever prepared for dementia.
You don't need to have everything figured out. You need someone who understands what you're going through, can explain what matters most, and help you work out what to do next.
That's why I created the Dementia Playbook: the practical guidance, strategies and exact words I've spent years giving families one-to-one, brought together in one place.
So you can feel less overwhelmed, more confident, and clearer about the next step for Mum, Dad and your family.
Melissa
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We Need to Talk About Ageing
Published by Hachette, 2023
Melissa Levi • Clinical Psychologist, BA(Psych)(Hons I), MClinPsych, MAPS
YOUR NEXT STEP
Everything you need,
in one membership
Full access to every stage, weekly Q&As with Melissa,
and new support as your family’s needs change.
ONE MEMBERSHIP
$39 USD / month
Complete 9-stage Playbook: from
first signs to the hardest moments.
Weekly live Q&As with Melissa.
Ask your family's questions
On-demand workshops and
practical tools – scripts, checklists and downloads
Exact words for difficult conversations What to say when you’re not sure what to say
A community of families who understand. Learn from others, share what’s working, and feel less alone.
New workshops, tools and resources added regularly
'Your first 30 days' playbook
'Planning the future' playbook
'Stepping up to be a carer' playbook:
Day-to-day dementia strategies &
avoiding burnout
The 'Unmet Needs' playbook: knowing how to respond & reduce the most difficult dementia moments
Introducing help at home + navigating residential aged care
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Included in your membership:
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COMMON QUESTIONS
You probably want to know...
Can my siblings or other family members use it too?
Yes. The Playbook is designed to help families get on the same page. When everyone has the same trusted guidance, conversations become calmer and decisions become clearer.
Don't we need to see you in person?
In-person support is wonderful when you can get it — but professional dementia support often has a 6+ month waitlist. The Playbook gives you expert strategies the moment you need them, plus live weekly Q&As where I answer your family's specific questions — all for less than the cost of one appointment.
Is this just for Australians?
Not at all — dementia is a universal experience. Families worldwide share the same fears and challenges. Just read 'Mum' as 'Mom' and 'Ageing' as 'Aging'.
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
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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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