Discussing age related changes doesn’t have to cause tension
With a focus on Motivational Interviewing, conversations can cultivate more connection, supporting autonomy while empowering change.
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Whether you’re facing resistance from a parent, navigating the challenges of an age-related illness, or want to understand all your options, we’re here to support you. Your guide to aging, senior living and conversations that connect.
With over 15 years of experience in Motivational Interviewing, we make tough conversations feel more calm, respectful, and productive.
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Home visits
Meeting senior citizens in their space is a great way to build trust and truly start to explore all their feelings on change.
Assisted Living
The choice to explore assisted living, memory care or senior living can be done at your pace. I’m happy to help make sense of this industry for you and be your guide as you take the next steps.
Hard Conversations
Sometimes it’s truly best to have a third, neutral party come in to have challenging conversations. I am happy to help.
Support and Guidance-no matter the budget
My mission is to serve families, educate consumers, and elevate how we talk about change with senior citizens. Check out the variety of ways you can get support below.
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These short classes are crafted to help give you insight how to handle aging parents in micro learning sessions. Most classes are 30-45 minutes!
How Can I Support My Parent Without Taking Away Their Independence?
This is one of the most common—and most heartfelt—questions adult children ask. It speaks to a real dilemma: How do I keep my parent safe without making them feel powerless? Steve, an adult child of aging parents, came to an assisted living community “just to look,” because he had believed things at home were mostly…
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So you noticed some changes with a loved one over the holiday…
Published in “Greet Ridgefield” and “Greet Felida” magazines January 2026 Welcome to “The Heart of Aging,” where we will dive quickly into educational topics to help us all stay connected, communicate effectively, and thrive as we age! Checking In with Compassion During the Holidays The holidays are a time for joy! Families gather, cheer is…
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Why Change is Hard
Understanding resistance in senior citizens. Enjoy this short blog post from the December 2025 issue of Greet Camas Magazine! Everyone wants to feel valued.I was reminded of this while watching The Golden Bachelor. In this episode, Joan Vassos (who later became the Bachelorette) shared, how she sometimes feels invisible and insignificant as a senior citizen.…