Because Change Happens...
Looking after an ageing parent or elderly relative can feel overwhelming... Are you...
- Trying to juggle eldercare and career
- On a roller-coaster of guilt, anxiety, fear and exhaustion
- Struggling to communicate with a relative who has dementia
- Arguing with siblings about the best plan and who should do what
- Trying to provide or organise eldercare 'from a distance'?
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As an eldercare coach I will help you to:
- Figure out how to balance family, career and eldercare
- Find strategies for coping, managing emotions
- Have those awkward conversations with your elderly relative, family and professionals
- Make difficult decisions, plan for the future
- Find a little time for yourself
* I know what it's like - I've been there How I coped with my Mum's dementia *
I also help working carers as a consultant for Work + Family
And I'm an 'Agony Aunt' for When they get older. Free eldercare coaching online
Examples:
How do I cope with constant repetitive questioning?
When families can't agree on care
Ageing Parents - Who Cares? Women now in the 50-64 age bracket grew up with the idea of 'having it all'. But somehow with eldercare it seems like we're back in the 1950s'.
What my clients say... see all testimonials
"When my father passed away I became immediately responsible for my mother who had MS and lived 3 hours away. I was already juggling a very busy job and a toddler and felt like I was doing everything badly. My life felt like a bad soap opera‚ friends/partner just didn't understand. I thought I needed to learn how to not 'drop any more balls' but Lesley challenged my thoughts and actions and made me realise that I needed to ask for more help - at home, at work, at Mums'. Lesley offered a space space to download to someone with relevant experience and the coaching really helped me come up with a new plan of action" (Lizi, Portfolio Manager, Dec 2023)
"Eldercare coaching helped me persuade my father to go into sheltered accommodation. Now I have more time for work and family and much less stress!" (Working carer, London)
"My elderly mother was making my life an absolute hell. Lesley was constructive, supportive and empathetic. I would not hesitate to recommend her. Her eldercare coaching shows you how to think around problems in a different way" (R.A. Hastings)
Watch "Real life stories" about coping with eldercare:
Jean and Diane's story (YouTube)
