DEMENTIA & AGEING • FOR FAMILIES
Dementia gets a lot clearer from here
Hi, I’m Melissa Levi, a Clinical Psychologist. For almost twenty years, I’ve helped more than 1,000 families navigate dementia and caregiving: from the first signs to the most difficult moments.
You don't have to figure this out alone
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One membership. Everything included.
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF HELP
The questions keeping families awake at night.
Most families don't need more information. They need someone to help them understand what's happening and know what to do next.
"What if I make the wrong decision for Mum?"
"How much longer can I keep doing this?"
"My siblings think I’m overreacting. Am I?"
"Mum keeps saying she doesn’t need help. What am I supposed to do?"
These are the questions families bring into my consulting room every week.
And almost every week, I'd hear the same thing before they left.
That's why I created this membership: my Dementia Playbook, my Weekly Q&As, and a place for families to turn to in tricky moments.
"I only wish we'd found you sooner"
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WHAT CHANGES WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT
This is where I'd begin...
We'd slow everything down. We'd work out what's happening, what matters most, and what to do next. Then, over time, families often tell me these are the first things that begin to change.
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Today:
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Googling late into the night
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Walking on eggshells
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Snapping, then feeling guilty
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Family arguments
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Feeling overwhelmed and alone
What starts to change:
✔︎ Knowing exactly what to do next
✔︎ Feeling calmer in the hardest moments
✔︎ Responding with more confidence
✔︎ Working together as a family
✔︎ More meaningful moments
✔︎ Feeling like someone is in your corner
You can't change the diagnosis. But you can absolutely change how your family experiences it.
Not every family can sit in my consulting room. Every family deserves the same guidance.
WHAT'S INSIDE THE MEMBERSHIP
Everything your family needs.
One calm place to come back to.
Dementia changes. Questions change. Your family changes.
Your membership is designed to change with you.
✔︎ Weekly Q&As with Melissa
✔︎ Playbooks (strategies that work, exact words to say)
✔︎ A community of families who understand
✔︎ Downloads, tools and checklists
This is all designed to fit around your life, not the other way around.
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You don't need to attend every weekly Q&A
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You don't need to watch every workshop
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There's nothing to keep up with
Come back when something changes, new questions arise, or you simply need someone calm in your corner.
INSIDE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Where are you today?
You don't need to start at Stage 1.
Click on the stage your family is facing right now.
1- Something doesn't feel right
"You're wondering whether what you're seeing is normal ageing... or something more."
2 - We've just heard 'dementia'
"You finally have a diagnosis, but no idea what happens next."
3 - Planning ahead
"You know there are important conversations that can't wait forever."
4 - Living safely & independently
"You want Mum or Dad to stay independent without putting them at risk."
5 - Stepping up as a Carer
"You're becoming the person everyone turns to, and it's starting to feel heavy."
6 - Avoiding carer burnout
"You're exhausted, overwhelmed, or starting to lose yourself in caring."
7 - The hardest dementia behaviours
"Aggression. Wandering. Repeating questions. Refusing care. You don't know what to do anymore."
8 - Introducing help at home
"You know extra support would help, but Mum or Dad keeps saying no."
9 - Is it time for residential care?
"You're facing one of the hardest decisions your family has ever made."
All 9 stages, weekly Q&As with Melissa, a community of families who understand – you don't need to figure out dementia alone.
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:
You don't have to figure this out alone
or $290 per year
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WEEKLY Q&As
Last Wednesday, families asked…
Every week, families join me with the questions they're carrying right now. Some are overwhelmed. Some are exhausted. Some simply want to know what to do next. No question is too small. No family is expected to figure this out alone.
💬 "Mum keeps asking to go home, even though she is home.”
💬 “My sister and I don't agree about Mum's care.”
💬 “Dad refuses to shower. What should I do?”
💬 “The specialist mentioned residential care. How do we know if it's time?”
"Every week, I'll answer as many family questions as I can. If you're stuck, bring it. If you're unsure, bring it. If something changed this week, bring it."
Melissa
Every Wednesday. Real families. Real questions. Clear next steps.
Some families come every week. Others only when they need to.
Either way, you'll always have somewhere to turn when life changes.
You're not alone
Weekly live Q&A included in every membership.
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 this membership
I wanted families to have somewhere they could turn not just once, but throughout the journey — for the practical guidance I've spent years giving families one-to-one, the exact words to say, and someone to help them work out what to do next.
The Playbook gives you the roadmap. I'll be there each week when real life doesn't follow the roadmap.
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
Read what families are saying...
“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
“Trying to get Dad into care nearly broke me. Every phone call felt like hitting a wall, and I didn’t even know what questions to ask. Thank you Melissa for helping me finally understood how the system works and how to advocate for Dad. It’s still not easy, but it’s not the constant panic it used to be.”
Libby W, Melbourne
“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
“Mum started repeating stories, forgetting appointments and getting confused by things she'd always known. Every time I raised it she became defensive. Melissa helped us encourage Mum to see a doctor and gave us the right questions to ask. It was a complete game changer.”
Maria (daughter)
"I only wish we'd found Melissa earlier. It would have saved us so much stress, worry and second-guessing."
Rob (son)
“When Dad was diagnosed with dementia, we left the appointment in complete shock. We had no idea what to do next. Melissa helped us make sense of it all. For the first time, we felt like we had a plan.”
Angela W (wife and carer)
“Trying to care for Mom while working and raising kids felt impossible. Melissa's advice was practical, reassuring and actually worked in real life. I felt less overwhelmed almost immediately.”
Priya (daughter)
"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 (daughter)
"The hardest part wasn't the memory loss. It was watching my wife change and not knowing how to help. Melissa helped me understand what was happening and gave me practical ways to support her."
John (husband)
Feedback from families refer to experiences with my dementia and ageing programs and Q&A sessions, not to psychological or clinical services.
COMMON QUESTIONS
You probably want to know...
Is this right if Mum or Dad hasn't been diagnosed yet?
Yes. Many families find the membership before there's a diagnosis. If you've noticed changes but aren't sure what's happening, I'll help you understand what to look for, prepare for appointments, ask the right questions and know what to do next.
What if my family is already further along?
That's exactly why the Playbook is organised by stage. You don't need to watch everything from the beginning — start with the stage your family is in today, then return to the others whenever things change.
Can my siblings or other family members use it too?
Yes. The membership 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 (and is expensive).
My membership gives you clinically excellent 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'.
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.
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
7-day money-back-guarantee · Weekly Q&As with Melissa
You don't have to figure this out alone.
There will still be difficult days. There will still be decisions. There will still be moments that break your heart.
But you'll have somewhere to turn — a clear roadmap, practical tools, other families who understand, and Melissa there each week when you need her.
One day you'll look back on this chapter and know you did your best for Mum or Dad.
US$39/month or US$290/year
7-day money-back guarantee
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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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