Hi, I'm Melissa Levi, a Clinical Psychologist and Author specialising in Older People's Mental Health and Dementia. With over a decade of experience at one of Australia's leading hospitals, I have helped more than a thousand older people and their families, and I have come to know that while every family's story is unique, we all share the same fears and questions about ageing. While ageing is inevitable, our journeys through later life don't have to be. I believe that with the right education and planning we can all navigate later life with confidence and grace.I am committed to empowering every family to have the big conversations, take control of their ageing journeys, eliminate fear and uncertainty, plan for the future, and experience greater meaning, joy and connection.

Do you get the sense that something’s just not quite right with yourself, Mum or Grandpa? Does your family avoid having the big conversations about ageing?Are you confused and overwhelmed?You are not alone.Clinical psychologist Melissa Levi has helped more than a thousand older people, and their families, navigate the ageing journey. While every family’s story is unique, Melissa has come to know that we all share common fears and questions about ageing – the same questions her own family had when her grandfather was diagnosed with dementia.In We Need to Talk About Ageing, Melissa encourages us tounderstand that while getting older is inevitable, our journeys don’t need to be overwhelming, or clouded with uncertainty or confusion. She provides expert information on what to expect as you get older, what’s ‘normal’, how to identify symptoms of common medical and psychiatric conditions in later life, and,most importantly, what you can do and where to go for help.Melissa shares practical, actionable strategies, tips and discussion prompts, so you are equipped to have the big conversations about ageing, to maintain connection, to find your way through theaged-care maze, to make informed, values-aligned decisions and so much more.We Need to Talk About Ageing is a comprehensive guide that will empower your family to plan for the future, experience greater meaning, joy and connection, and navigate the ageing journey with confidence and grace.Pre-order now: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0733646204