The Silver Advocate Approach

We create birth plans, wedding plans, college plans, retirement plans, but when it comes to aging, too often we delay or avoid the conversations that matter most. The truth is, avoiding them doesn’t make them easier. It just makes them more urgent later.

At Silver Advocate, we specialize in personalized aging planning for individuals, couples, and families who want to be proactive, not reactive, about the future. Whether you're planning for yourself or supporting an aging loved one, we help you approach this life stage with clarity, foresight, and peace of mind.

With The Silver Advocate Approach, our experienced consultants will:

• Guide you through meaningful conversations about health, housing, caregiving, finances, and independence

• Talk through the “what ifs”, and help you develop realistic, values-aligned responses to potential challenges

• Create a customized aging roadmap that reflects your needs, priorities, and goals

• Provide a curated list of trusted local and regional resources to strengthen your support network

Aging well doesn’t happen by accident. With thoughtful planning, it becomes a chapter you can live with intention, confidence, and purpose.

Aging rarely affects just one person. It often reshapes entire family dynamics, sometimes in ways that bring people closer, and sometimes in ways that expose long-held tension, stress, or conflict.

At Silver Advocate, we offer both Family Caregiver Coaching and Elder-Focused Mediation to help families communicate more effectively, navigate difficult transitions, and build stronger, more cooperative relationships. Our coaching is informed by the work of Dr. Murray Bowen and his Family Systems Theory

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Our consultants have walked this path themselves, and supported countless others along the way. We offer a calm, skilled presence to help you move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

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Caregiver Coaching

Get the personalized support you need as you take on the role of caregiver. We help you:

• Access practical coping strategies and emotional tools

• Stay grounded and connected to your own identity

• Manage caregiver stress with validation, perspective, and clarity

 

Elder-Focused Mediation

Families don’t always agree, especially when important decisions need to be made. We work with individuals, siblings, or entire families to:

• Identify and interrupt unproductive patterns

• Build a cooperative, forward-focused mindset

• Facilitate sensitive conversations with empathy and structure

• Advocate for the elder’s needs, voice, and values

• Meet virtually or in person, depending on what works best for your family

Through coaching and mediation, we help families reconnect with purpose, reduce conflict, and make thoughtful decisions that honor the aging process, and each other.

At Silver Advocate, we believe that contemplating our mortality is not morbid, it's a profound opportunity to live with greater intention, clarity, and connection. As a certified Willow End-of-Life Educator®, Catherine offers heart-centered, inquiry-based guidance to help you explore what matters most.

Through personalized coaching and transformative workshops, we support you in:

• Clarifying your core values and how they influence your living and dying.

• Articulating your hopes and fears around your inevitable death.

• Identifying who and what matter most, fostering deeper connections.

• Creating a comprehensive end-of-life plan that reflects your wishes for care, legacy, and remembrance.

Our services include:

• Private Coaching: One-on-one sessions tailored to your unique journey.

• Workshops:

  • 4-Hour Workshop: A focused session to begin your exploration.

  • 8-Hour Workshop: An in-depth experience covering all aspects of end-of-life planning.

• Self-Paced Learning: bespoke programming allowing you to engage with the material at your own pace.

By engaging in this work, you not only prepare for the future but also enrich your present, cultivating peace of mind and a deeper appreciation for life.