Looking after an elderly relative and…
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- Trying to juggle eldercare with a demanding job
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- Feeling overwhelmed with guilt, anxiety, tiredness, fear
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- Struggling to communicate with a relative who has dementia
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- Arguing with siblings about the best plan and who should do what
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- Trying to provide eldercare ‘from a distance’
As an eldercare coach I will help you to:
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- Figure out how to balance family, career and eldercare
- Find strategies to cope, reduce guilt, feel calmer, less anxious
- Have those difficult conversations with your elderly relative, family and professionals
- Plan for the future
I know what it’s like – I’ve been there How I coped with my Mum’s dementia
“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 Mum’s. 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)
“Your coaching helped me find ways to manage the heartbreak and guilt of my Mum’s devastating dementia. Thank you so much for listening – now I know I am not alone” (J.D. Glasgow)
“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
Mum’s behaviour has always hurt. Now dementia is making it worse! (Ask Lesley – Q&A)
Ageing Parents – Who Cares? Women now in the 50-64 age bracket grew up with the idea of equality and ‘having it all’. But somehow when it comes to eldercare it seems like we’re back in the 1950s…
When they get Older – Ask Lesley Free Eldercare Coaching online
I also help working carers as a consultant for Work + Family
Watch “Real life stories” about coping with eldercare: