Caregiver Coaching, Staff Development, Life & Group Support

 Caring for someone with cognitive impairments, physical limitations, or behavioral and mental health concerns can be deeply challenging. It’s not unusual to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or in need of guidance and new skills. 

My role is to walk beside you—step by step—throughout your caregiving journey. Together, we will uncover needs and bridge the gaps for both you and your loved one. This may involve:

✨Preliminary cognitive assessment screen 

✨Assessing for home safety, recommended modifications or needed safety equipment  

✨Learning strategies to assist with memory impairment and building healthier habits

✨Evaluate what legal and/or financial services are needed to plan for the future

✨Discussing and choosing advanced directives and assigning proxies.

✨Setting up companionship, home care, palliative care or hospice services               ✨Considerations for safe downsizing or move to senior living or memory care   

✨Addressing nutritional, medication management, or transportation needs

✨Identifying and making specialist referrals                   

 ✨Seeking local social opportunities and activities for overall quality of life and joy.

✨Strengthening your caregiving (including personal care) and communication skills 

✨Learning tools to minimize your minor symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress related to your overall caregiver burnout.

 You will gain expert guidance, curated resources, and personalized tools to also help you prioritize self-care while easing the pressures of caregiving.

I offer a wide range of services for staff development, in-services and skills training, workshops, one-on-one coaching, and education programs for families and community members.  The goal is to improve professional knowledge, strengthen caregiving skills, improve performance, and enhance connections with residents and co-workers.

Some areas of my training expertise are cognitive/dementia and hospice care, customer service, stress management and personal or professional skill building.  Having presented to thousands of staff, family, and communities, I am humbled to continuously see feedback such as: 

✨"I can't wait for Melissa to do another training.  A+, what a great presenter!" 

✨"Engaging and informative. I learned so much with the real stories and examples!" 

✨“Melissa was great at keeping everyone engaged.  The program applies to both work and personal life - it was great!”

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*Contact me today to schedule a free consultation to review topics or customize programs to meet your specific needs.   

✨ Are you feeling stuck in your personal growth, career, or your relationships?

✨ Are you struggling to rediscover your joy, purpose, or balance in life?

✨ Are you looking to shift from overwhelm to empowerment— and learn how to navigate life’s '"busyness" while also caring for yourself?

If you’re seeking self-improvement, meaningful connections, or a happier, more balanced life, support is within reach—and just a call away. 

*Reach out today to set up 

Individual Life Coaching sessions!

 As an experienced support group facilitator, I also host empowering group sessions (when there are at least 4 attendees) where you can feel safe, heard, and understood. These groups offer information, education, and validation, along with the encouragement and camaraderie of others navigating similar challenges. Together, we’ll lift each other up and celebrate every “win,” big or small. 

*Reach out today to set up 

Caregiver Support Group sessions!