Clear guidance and practical steps to care for older loved ones
Elder Family Coaching
Comprehensive
aging plans
Supportive and structured guidance
Experienced
thought partner
5 common challenges when caring for an older loved one
Caring for an aging loved one is deeply personal, often filled with moments of confusion, stress, and financial strain. These are the most common challenges I help clients overcome:
Difficult housing transitions
It is hard to know where to start when relocating a loved one or evaluating home-stay feasibility. I guide you through the process and connect you to trusted, local resources.
Challenging medical issues
Many older adults have falls, infections, dementia, heart problems, and other issues. I coach you to find the right health providers, manage medical appointments and hospitalizations, and comply with home health care plans.
Lacking social support and loneliness
Older adults suffer without the right social support. I coach you to have productive family meetings, define and focus on helpful goals, and create more support and engagement for your aging loved ones.
Risky or incomplete legal plans
Legal costs and estate planning can be intimidating. I ensure you understand the details, collaborate effectively with your attorney, avoid probate, honor your loved one’s wishes, and protect their assets.
Not having a clear financial plan
Rising care costs and confusing insurance options can be overwhelming. From financial scenario planning to navigating Medicare or Medicaid, I provide guidance, expert referral, and resources.
Whatever challenges your family is experiencing, you do not have to face them alone. I work with you to bring clarity, confidence, and practical strategies, so you can feel more in control and create a smoother path for your whole family.
Why I do this work
Hi! I’m Ian.
My caregiving journey began in 2014, when I helped care for my mother until her passing in 2016. I then began to care for both my sister and father, navigating the challenges of their growing needs. When my sister unexpectedly passed away in 2018, my focus shifted entirely to my father, whose care became increasingly complex until he passed in 2023. I oversaw his move to assisted living, managed his finances, and became his advocate through many medical crises.
For nearly a decade, I balanced the heavy weight of caregiving, grief, and maintaining my own life. My experiences taught me the value of clear priorities, trusted resources, a compassionate support system, and the ability to adapt to life’s ever-changing circumstances.
Today, I guide families with older adults to:
Have meaningful conversations to foster understanding and define shared family goals.
Preserve relationships with loved ones through collaboration and compassion.
Optimize resources with careful planning and informed decisions.
Spend time wisely by focusing on what truly matters.
Caring for one or more older loved ones is challenging, but it is also an opportunity to create deeper connections and avoid future regrets. I am here to make the experience more manageable and meaningful for you.
Learn more about my story and the experience I bring to this work on my About page.
What I offer
Foundation Package
Intake Discovery
1 Hour of Coaching
Needs Assessment
Priority Dashboard
Initial Local Referrals
Navigation Package
Foundation Plus:
+ 4 Hours of Coaching
+ Notes and Recordings
+ Email Support
+ Ongoing Referrals
Partnership Package
Foundation Plus:
+ 8 Hours of Coaching
+ Notes and Recordings
+ Email Support
+ Ongoing Referrals
+ More Contact & Support
How we can work together
I offer a guided process and serve as your objective thought partner.
STEP 1
Free Introduction
Start with a free 15-minute phone or video consultation to assess if we are a good fit.
You get: An understanding of how I work to meet your specific needs. Pricing is based on your situation and goals.
STEP 2
Discovery Intake
Complete an intake form to clarify our starting point.
You get: A customized summary of your current needs and gaps, setting the foundation for our coaching sessions. A status dashboard, workbook, and resource list.
STEP 3
Coaching Sessions
Address priorities, connect with resources, and receive the tools you need to care for your older loved one.
You get: Updates to your dashboard, expert referrals, team resources, project checklists, and templates for managing caregiving tasks.
STEP 4
Support Between Sessions
Email me when you need support and stay current and up-to-date with shared online documents.
You get: Answers to questions, an ongoing thought partnership, and more referrals as needed.
After completing your coaching package, you will have the option of ongoing support with additional sessions.