Diagnosis management & Aging-in-place
“When my husband was recently diagnosed with a serious medical condition I was overcome with anxiety causing a crippling sense of emotional and physiological distress. Mariah was most responsive when I contacted her and readily made herself available to meet with my husband and me.
We instantly felt at ease with Mariah.
She is warm, compassionate and listens attentively. She immediately offered effective solutions to help us better cope and manage the uncertainties surrounding this life altering diagnosis. Her genuine concern is evident, and we feel a great sense of relief and gratitude to have found Mariah to accompany us on this journey.”
In the face of the deeply personal nature of a new diagnosis, there are so many emotions and considerations.
Everything can feel out of control.
My work helps you to access the presence of mind so that you can take on the challenges at hand.
Navigating an Unexpected Diagnosis
My role is not one of medical treatment — rather, my role is one of thought partnership while grappling with the complex answers to essential questions:
How do you manage the panic that comes from a devastating diagnosis?
How can my family and I prepare for the nature of this disease?
How can I help my family deal with the impact?
These are only a few of the questions that begin my clients’ journey, where together, we tend to the fears and concerns that are common when health takes an unexpected turn.
Together we find a way forward.
Navigating Senior Parental & Spousal Care
It is estimated that 83% of help provided to our older adults in America come from family members. Nearly half of that care is for someone with some type of dementia.*
Making sense of your own experience with elderly parents or an aging spouse is not simple. There is little preparation for meeting the challenges inherent to providing care in the face of advanced age. When faced with numerous decisions and choices, whether that be in the world of medical treatments or personal care, it is difficult to determine what is most important.
Anxiety, exhaustion, anger and sadness — all natural feelings — seem to complicate a situation full of concerns. Family caregivers often find themselves unprepared for all that unfolds over time.
“How long can I keep on doing this?”
“If only I knew what to expect with each stage, I could start to plan for what is required…”
I am holding on and need help letting go.
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I provide support, information and experience, enabling my clients to arrive at decisions right for them and for their loved ones. Together, we can make this difficult journey easier.
* Friedman EM, Shih RA, Langa KM, Hurd MD. U.S. prevalence and predictors of informal caregiving for dementia. Health Aff 2015;34(10):1637-41