FOCUSED STRATEGY SESSION
The conversation you've been avoiding
doesn't have to stay that way.
There’s a talk you’ve been carrying around — about the car keys, the finances, the memory lapses, the house, or what they’d want at the end. You know it needs to happen. You also know how badly it could go.
The hardest conversations with aging parents aren't really about driving or money or memory — they're about independence, dignity, and the reversal of a lifelong role.
WHY THIS WORKS
Walk in with words, not dread.
That’s why these talks so often end in slammed doors or silence. In this session, a nurse-led elder care specialist helps you prepare for the specific conversation your family is facing — with language that protects the relationship while still moving things forward.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
A session built around your family
A 90-minute strategy session built around your family’s exact situation — not a generic script.
90-Minute Personalized Consultation
With a nurse-led elder care specialist.
Comprehensive Review
Of your family situation, the relationships involved, and what’s really at stake.
Custom Conversation Script
The exact words to use, the words to avoid, and how to respond when they say no — written specifically for your situation.
Sibling-Alignment Plan
So your family speaks with one voice instead of relitigating old roles before you sit down with your parent.
Resource Recommendations
Evaluations, tools, and next steps matched to your specific situation and the conversation ahead.
The CARE Framework — Applied to Your Case
Choose the moment, Acknowledge feelings, Reflect their values, Engage collaboratively.
PROVEN FRAMEWORK
C·A·R·E
The four moves that keep a hard conversation from becoming an argument.
C
Choose the moment
A
Acknowledge feelings
R
Reflect their values
E
Engage collaboratively
COMMON FOCUS AREAS
Common focus areas
Whatever conversation your family needs to have, we’ve helped families prepare for it.
Money & Finances
Opening the topic without it feeling like an audit.
Driving
Raising safety concerns without taking away their identity.
Memory & Cognitive Changes
Bringing it up early, gently, with a medical frame.
Moving & Housing
Exploring options before the decision becomes urgent.
End-of-Life Wishes
A conversation about being honored, not about dying.
Sibling Dynamics
Aligning the family before you sit down with your parent.
Navigating Resistance
What to do when they say “not now” or shut down entirely.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
“I’d been putting off the driving conversation with my dad for over a year — every time I imagined it, I pictured a fight. My session gave me the actual words, walked me through how to bring my brother in so we weren’t contradicting each other, and pointed us to a formal driving evaluation so I wasn’t the bad guy. We had the talk. It wasn’t easy, but it didn’t blow up. For the first time in months I’m not dreading the next visit.”
Denise R., 54 · daughter and primary family coordinator
MORE WAYS IN
Additional specialized sessions
Not every family needs the full session. These options meet you where you are.
Single-Conversation Prep
Focused entirely on one talk — most often driving or memory. A lighter-weight option when you know exactly which conversation you need to have and want a script for that one. 60 minutes.
The Financial Map Session
Guidance on opening the money conversation and building the one-page financial map — where the accounts, advisors, and policies live — without ever asking your parent to disclose what they have.
End-of-Life Wishes Session
A gentle, structured approach to advance-care conversations using values-based language and proven tools such as The Conversation Project, Five Wishes, and Go Wish cards.
Caregiver Strategy Session
Specialized guidance for family members and caregivers on providing effective support while protecting their own wellbeing and avoiding burnout.
Our diagnosis-specific sessions — including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Support, and Medication Optimization — also remain available for families managing a specific condition.
HOW IT WORKS
From dread to done, in five steps
A simple, five-step path from “I don’t know how to start this” to having had the talk.
STEP ONE
Pre-Session Questionnaire
A short intake so we understand your parent’s situation, the family dynamics, and the conversation you most need to have — before we meet.
STEP TWO
90-Minute Intensive Session
Connect with your specialist for a focused deep-dive on your most pressing conversation, working through the CARE framework together.
STEP THREE
Custom Script & CARE Roadmap
Receive a personalized script — what to say, what to avoid, how to handle resistance — plus a roadmap for the conversations still ahead.
STEP FOUR
Implementation Resources
Access targeted resources — guides, worksheets, evaluation referrals, and tools — for when you actually sit down to talk.
STEP FIVE
Follow-Up Check-In
A brief check-in two weeks after your session to debrief how the conversation went and adjust the plan for what comes next.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Your investment
Clear, one-time pricing — no subscriptions, no surprises.
Single-Conversation Prep
$249 / 60 min
A focused option when you only need to prepare for one specific talk — most often driving or memory. You’ll walk away with a script for that single conversation.
MOST POPULAR
Family Conversation Strategy Session
$399 / session
- 90-minute personalized consultation
- Custom conversation script & CARE roadmap
- Supporting implementation resources
- Two-week follow-up check-in
- Recording of your session for reference
Not sure which session is right? Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation and we’ll help you identify which conversation to tackle first and which session fits best.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Beyond your session
These conversations are rarely one-and-done. The families who navigate aging best treat them as an ongoing rhythm, not a single event. While your session delivers immediate value and words you can use this week, many families discover the benefit of ongoing support as their parent’s needs change.
Your path forward
Use Your Script & Roadmap
Have the conversation with confidence and apply the framework to the next one yourself.
Book Additional Focused Sessions
Prepare for other conversations as they arise — driving today, housing next year.
Explore Ongoing Care Management
For families who want a professional walking alongside them, our care management services provide continuity as needs evolve.
There’s never any pressure to pursue additional services. Our goal is to provide exceptional value in every interaction, whether it’s a single session or an ongoing relationship.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which session is right for me?
If you’re uncertain, book a complimentary 15-minute consultation and we’ll help you identify which conversation to tackle first and which session fits best.
My parent doesn't know I'm doing this. Is that okay?
Yes. This session is preparation for you. Many family members come precisely because they don’t yet know how to raise the subject — that’s what we help you figure out.
Can my siblings or other family join the session?
Absolutely — we encourage it. Aligning the family before you talk to your parent is one of the most powerful things you can do, and we’ll help you do it on the call.
Is one session really enough?
For most families, yes — to get unstuck and have the first, hardest conversation. You’re welcome to return as new conversations come up.
Is this medical, legal, or financial advice?
No. Our sessions are educational and supportive communication coaching. We help you talk with your parent and connect with the right professionals — we don’t replace your physician, attorney, or financial advisor.
START HERE
You don't have to find the words alone.
Book a 90-minute session and walk away with a script, a sibling plan, and a follow-up two weeks later.