Linda believes that even with a diagnosis like Alzheimer’s disease an individual can experience joy and family caregivers need balance to continue to give care. She assists families reach these goals at the same time to plan for future changes. In the process of consultations, individuals and families are referred to local professionals in legal, financial, home care, technology or other (specific to their goals) resources.
Dementia Specific
- Couples counseling for early stage dementia couples
- Coaching with families struggling with behavior challenges
- Planning for the long term and eventual transitions from home care to community care
Coaching
- Caregivers at a distance
- Caregiving balance and self-care techniques
- Dealing with feelings of guilt or anger
Solo Seniors
- Assisting aging adults without family to plan for their future
- Designing long range plans – referrals to legal and financial professionals
Adult Children of Aging Parents
- Assessing situations & planning interventions
- Family conflict around parent care counseling
- Strategies to support parents that are aging in place and need support
- Helping “adult children” learn how to be successful in interventions
Education
- On line Zoom classes for those caring for someone with a dementia – free
- Education in the community – fee based on time and audience
- Support Groups – As requested – free and some membership based
- Professionals – Conference Speaker and Individual Coaching – fee based
Fees
Consultations
$185-250 per hour
Coaching/Counseling
$l65 (after initial consultation)
Teaching/lectures
Fees based on time
Expert Witness
$350 per hour
Zoom Classes
No fees