When a parent’s health changes, families are suddenly expected to understand hospitals, home care, continuing care, paperwork and a whole new language, often all at once. I help you make sense of it, know your options and make sure your loved one’s needs and wishes are heard.

Investment$150 per houruse as much or as little as you need
WhereIn person, phone or video
Start withA free consultation30 minutes, no obligation

When families call me

  • A parent is in hospital and being discharged, or facing a move to continuing care
  • You’ve been told to apply for home care or supportive living and don’t know where to start
  • Your loved one has a new diagnosis, like dementia, and you need to know what comes next
  • You live out of town and need someone local you can trust
  • Family members disagree and need a neutral, informed voice
  • You’re making calls all day and getting nowhere

How I can help

Understanding your optionsPublic, private and community services, what they cost and how to access them
Home care and continuing careApplying for home care, supportive living or long-term care, and what to expect along the way
Appointments and care conferencesComing with you, or attending with consent, so the right questions get asked
AdvocacyMaking sure your loved one’s voice, goals and wishes are heard by the care team
Planning documentsExplaining personal directives, enduring powers of attorney, guardianship and trusteeship, and when to see a lawyer
Dementia supportPractical guidance on changes in memory, behaviour and communication
Care coordinationKeeping family, care providers and services connected and on the same page
Caregiver supportFinding respite, support groups and ways to look after yourself too

How it works

  1. Free 30-minute consultationTell me what’s happening and what you need most.
  2. A clear planWe agree on priorities and how I’ll help, and I give you an estimate of the hours involved.
  3. Support as you need itVisits, calls, research and coordination, billed hourly. I keep you updated on the time used.
  4. Check-ins along the wayWe adjust the plan as things change.

Why an independent nurse

  • I don’t work for the agency that decides which services your parent receives
  • I don’t accept referral fees from facilities, agencies or product sellers
  • My recommendations are based only on what’s right for your loved one and your family
  • Over 20 years of nursing experience with older adults and people living with dementia

Common questions

Do you replace my parent’s case manager?

No. I work alongside hospital, home care and facility teams, and help you understand and make the most of the public services your loved one is entitled to.

Can you help if I live outside Edmonton?

Yes. Much of navigation can happen by phone and video, and I can visit your loved one in Edmonton and the surrounding communities.

How is my time billed?

At $150 per hour for time spent on your family’s needs, such as visits, calls, coordination and research. I’ll give you an estimate before we start and keep you updated on the hours used. There’s no charge for travel time.

Do you need my parent’s consent?

Yes. With your loved one’s permission, or their legal decision-maker’s, I can speak with their care providers on your family’s behalf.

Pairs well with: the Healthy Aging Roadmap and Quality of Life Caring Guide.

RN services may be covered under your Health Spending Account or extended health benefits. I can’t direct bill, but I’m happy to provide a receipt laid out to your insurer’s requirements. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are subject to a $150 cancellation fee (does not apply to free consultations). See FAQs.

Book a Free 30-Minute Consultation