Support

Caregiver coaching is for the caregiver/carer: the spouse/partner, family, and friends.

It is also for the professional: end-of-life doulas, hospital doctors and nurses, GPs/family physicians, community nurses, hospice staff and counselors, social workers, social care staff, chaplains, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, complementary therapists, etc.

As a caregiver coach, I am a source of encouragement and will help you:

* find your inner strengths and resources and resilience
* lessen the confusion and reduce your workload and stress
* set boundaries
* navigate the journey to ensure you and the one you love are taken care of
* be resourceful and strong in whatever that way is for You!

If you’re a caregiver—whether supporting a loved one or working professionally in end-of-life care—you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. 

Caregiver coaching offers a space for guidance, encouragement, and practical tools to help you care for others while also caring for yourself. Reach out today to explore how I can support you in finding your strength, setting healthy boundaries, and easing the weight you carry.

Providing heartfelt companionship or end-of-life care and dignified support for your loved ones, I offer dedicated one-on-one companionship that enriches daily life or supports the end-of-life journey. Whether sharing stories over coffee, providing trusted accompaniment to appointments and activities, or attending bedside, I create a nurturing experience that celebrates independence and dignity. With a patient heart and attentive care, I offer families peace of mind while giving seniors the personalized companionship or end-of-life care support they deserve.

Hospital Visits

* Provide comfort and a familiar presence during hospital stays

* Help pass the time during long hours of treatment or recovery

* Read books, play cards, or simply chat

* Keep family informed of any concerns or changes

* Act as an extra set of eyes and ears when medical staff visit

* Advocate for patients and families navigating healthcare and long-term care systems

*Provide respite services

Long-Term Care/Nursing Home Visits:

* Regular social visits to prevent loneliness

* Accompany residents to facility activities

* Help with letter writing or video calls to family

* Maintain connection to personal interests and hobbies

* Advocate for patients and families navigating healthcare and long-term care systems

*Provide respite services

Whether your loved one is at home, in the hospital, or in long-term care, compassionate companionship can make all the difference.

 If you’re seeking trusted, heartfelt support—someone to be present, to listen, to advocate, and to bring comfort—I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can ensure your loved one receives the personalized care and dignity they deserve, while offering you peace of mind and much-needed respite.

One of the greatest gifts my husband gave me was his Advance Care Plan (ACP)—a written document outlining his preferences for future health and personal care in the event he could no longer communicate, particularly during critical illness or at the end of life. 

I use the word “inevitable” because, while we all face death eventually, there’s always the possibility of a sudden illness or accident. 

An ACP is a non-legal document, typically not included when preparing a Will or Powers of Attorney, that clearly states a person’s medical care wishes so they can be honored when they can’t speak for themselves.

I help individuals create their Advance Care Plan and support them in sharing it with family and others, guiding them through these important and sometimes difficult conversations.

My husband and I updated our ACPs annually (not required, but encouraged) and regularly communicated them with our daughter, family, and Powers of Attorney.

Other important conversations include those around changing care needs—whether at home or hospital or long-term care. 

When my husband was alive, his health began to decline with a series of falls. It was frightening—for both of us—and the conversations about safety weren’t always easy.

I remember the first time I insisted on removing the decorative mat from the bathroom, afraid he might trip on it. He was upset, insisting he wouldn’t stumble—but I removed it anyway. 

Another time, while bathing, he slipped as he tried to stand up from a seated position in the tub. Fortunately, I heard him and was able to help. After that, he agreed to some assistive devices for bathroom safety and came to appreciate how they made bathing easier.

Each day brought new lessons in what he could still manage, even if more slowly than before. We acknowledged the areas of decline but chose not to dwell on them, focusing instead on his ABILITIES rather than his DIS-abilities.

As his health continued to decline, he was eventually hospitalized. After a couple of weeks, he was referred to palliative care. Navigating the hospital system was challenging, but I was so grateful to have his end-of-life wishes to guide me through the many decisions I needed to make when he could no longer communicate.

He died just days before his ninety-first birthday. We had been married for over thirty years.

I encourage you to create your own Advance Care Plan. It’s a profound gift of clarity and peace, for yourself and those who may one day need to speak on your behalf. Start the conversation today—with yourself, your loved ones, and those entrusted with your care.

It isn't enough if you haven't communicated your Critical Illness and End-of-Life Care Plan (Advance Care Planning) with your family and friends. 

It isn't enough if you haven't communicated your wishes with your healthcare providers and financial or legal professionals—but especially your Substitute Decision Maker (the person who will speak for you if you cannot speak for yourself in case of a health emergency). 

The value of documenting your wishes comes from having those important conversations but these might seem difficult or impossible to have.

I can help by facilitating the conversations with you or just being there to support you. You can experience more confidence and peace when being supported before, during, and after these conversations.

Click the link to schedule your online coaching Zoom session with me.

You likely know the saying, “Put on your oxygen mask first before helping someone first.” I have had to consider this every day for me. I remember how difficult it was for my grandmother, when she was the primary caregiver for my grandfather, to take time for herself. Once she experienced the benefits of even taking a half-day (usually Saturdays and Sundays for church), she found a way to make it work. My grandfather seemed more relaxed, too, having had someone else "visit" for a few hours, knowing his wife would soon return.

Let's take care of you, the caregiver.

While there may be similarities, every one of my clients has unique strategies for what that "oxygen mask" looks like or experiences like for them. And that's okay.

The important thing is to know you do not have to do this alone.

Having a conversation with someone who understands or can appreciate what you're going through without judgment can be helpful.

You matter. Your voice matters.

I am willing and available to listen. I am willing to offer guidance if that's what you want. I am available to brainstorm options and choices to help you get through today, tomorrow, the next day, and the day after.

With over 30 years of experience, I have invested my career supporting individuals as a life coach and then evolved my private practice to include hypnotherapy for life issues and concerns, end-of-life support, and grief and bereavement coaching/support. This means I draw from a wealth of strategies, learnings, and experiences so that I can help you in the most beneficial way for you.

With training and experience in life coaching and caregiver coaching, along with 30+ years of one-on-one and group experience, my approach is client-focused, listening to your needs and goals to find the key to helping you. I take the time to listen to your concerns and am known for that.

Together, you and I will develop a plan for your specific situation so that you can secure the best possible improved situation for you and your loved one. 

We can also talk about sibling issues, family drama, and your feelings about that. 

We can also talk about any guilt you are feeling for decisions you are making and how to manage or release that guilt. 

Would it be great to have greater peace of mind, peace in the heart, and perhaps even peace of soul?

Of course it would!

As your caregiver coach, I can help you find and put on your oxygen mask first. This will empower you to better deal with the ups and downs of caregiving, engage confidently with medical professionals, and find time for yourself.