When you start noticing changes in a parent, it's hard to know what's normal, what's next and who to call. A Healthy Aging Roadmap gives your family a clear picture of where things stand today and a plan for the months and years ahead, so you're prepared instead of caught off guard.
Your Roadmap is built on a Comprehensive Geriatric Nursing Assessment. It goes deeper than a checklist. It looks at your loved one's health together with their goals and what quality of life means to them. And because I'm independent and don't work for the agency that decides which services your parent receives, my only focus is your loved one and your family.
Is this right for your family?
- You're noticing changes in memory, mobility, mood or appetite and aren't sure what they mean.
- Your parent has several health conditions or medications and it's hard to see the big picture.
- You feel lost trying to understand what services and supports exist.
- You want to plan ahead before a crisis happens.
- Family members disagree about next steps and need a neutral, expert view.
What the assessment covers
- Health conditions and medications
- Mobility, balance and falls
- Memory, thinking and mood
- Nutrition, sleep and continence
- Vision and hearing
- Social connection and meaningful activities
- Home, supports and caregiver well-being
- Planning documents such as a personal directive and enduring power of attorney
- Your loved one's own goals and wishes
What you receive
- A plain-language summary of where things stand today
- What changes to expect and signs to watch for
- Recommendations sorted into now, soon and later
- The right resources and supports for each stage, public, private and community
- Questions to bring to your parent's doctor
- A debrief call to walk through your Roadmap together
Time and investment
$1,050 flat fee. Includes 2 to 3 hours with you and your loved one, your comprehensive geriatric nursing assessment, your written Roadmap, and a debrief call.
Introductory pricing is available for my first 10 bookings. Ask about it during your free consultation.
Need something different? Custom consulting, ongoing navigation and advocacy are available at $150 per hour.
Common questions
Is this a medical diagnosis?
No. This is a nursing assessment. I don't diagnose or prescribe, but with your permission I can share what I find with your loved one's family doctor.
How is this different from an AHS assessment?
Public assessments are mainly used to decide which services someone is eligible for. The Roadmap takes more time, centres on your loved one's goals and quality of life, and helps you plan for the whole road ahead.
Pairs well with: the Quality of Life Caring Guide and In-Home Safety Assessment.
