Stepping into the role of supporting Mum or Dad
"How did I become the one managing everything?"
I've helped more than 1,000 families put systems in place to make caring more manageable - juggling Mum or Dad, and the rest of life too.
Caring feels hard, because it is hard.
But you don’t have to figure this out alone.
Melissa
Clinical Psychologist • Author • Dementia & Caregiving
$99 AUD for 3 months (approx $70 USD) · Weekly Q&As · Money-back-guarantee · Cancel anytime
If you've started stepping in more..
You might be:
Organising appointments
Helping with finances or medications
Checking in more often
Managing day-to-day decisions
Becoming the “go-to” person
And you might be wondering:
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"How much am I supposed to be doing?"
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"Am I doing this right?"
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"Why does this feel so overwhelming?"
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"What happens as things get harder?"
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"How do I keep going like this?"
Many families find themselves in this position without a clear guide — learning as they go.
How I help families
Almost every family wishes they had these conversations earlier
👵🏼 Taking on more and more responsibility
What starts as helping can quickly grow into managing more and more of Mum or Dad’s life.
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How much should I be doing?
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Is this normal?
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Are we doing enough?
☀️ Feeling stretched and unsure
Many people find themselves juggling work, family and new responsibilities — often without support.
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Why does this feel so overwhelming?
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How do I know if I’m doing this right?
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Is it normal to feel frustrated or guilty?
📝 Finding a more manageable way forward
With the right structure, routines and shared responsibilities, families can move from “just coping” to feeling more in control.
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Create simple routines that reduce stress
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Share responsibilities across the family
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Communicate clearly about care needs
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Support Mum without increasing dependence
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Avoid burnout while doing all of this?
This is where families move from “figuring it out as they go” to having clear, practical ways to manage the day-to-day.
$99 AUD for 3 months (approx $70 USD) · Weekly Q&As · Money-back-guarantee · Cancel anytime
The 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 knowing I'm not the only one going through this makes me feel less alone and much more confident. Thank you thank you!"
Anne S, Darlinghurst
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And when families have a clear plan, everything starts to feel less overwhelming
Families often start here:
Overwhelmed and unsure
Constantly reacting to problems
Juggling too many responsibilities
Second-guessing decisions
Feeling alone
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After working through the Dementia Playbook:
Feel clearer about what to do next
Have practical strategies for everyday situations
Feel more confident in decisions
Manage responsibilities more sustainably
Support Mum without losing yourself
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I'm here to help your family
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Inside my Dementia Playbook:
Getting this stage right is what helps families avoid burnout later...
✔ Practical ways to manage day-to-day support
✔ How to introduce simple routines that reduce confusion
✔ How to share responsibilities with siblings
✔ How to communicate clearly about care needs
✔ Ways to support Mum or Dad without increasing dependence
✔ How to avoid burnout, while still showing up for your parent
✔ How to care for Mum, and yourself
➤ One-time payment of $297 AUD (approx. $199 USD)
$99 AUD for 3 months (approx $70 USD) · Weekly Q&As · Money-back-guarantee · Cancel anytime
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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“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 knowing I'm not the only one going through this makes me feel less alone and much more confident. 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.
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
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 $99 AUD
(approx. $70 USD)
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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
No-risk, 7-day money back guarantee
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
