Peace of Mind Consulting

01/12/2026

If you or someone you love has received a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's, please join us for an intimate fireside conversation.
📅Tuesday, January 20
📍Chartwell Wescott, 3841 Allen Drive, SW, Edmonton
⏰1 - 3 pm

We've gathered a group of top industry experts for an insightful panel discussion about the Alzheimer Journey, with a focus on care and housing options. Michael Draper, REALTOR and Seniors Real Estate Specialist; Cheryl McCarron, Chartwell Wescott Retirement Residence; David MacPherson, Scotia Wealth Management ; Tammy Lautner, Peace of Mind Consulting; Alzheimer Society Alberta and Northwest Territories; and Johnna Lowther, Caregivers Alberta will all be in attendance.

Guests will enjoy the opportunity to ask lots of questions; light refreshments will be served; and tours of Chartwell Wescott's unique Memory Living Community will follow for those who are interested.

Free event, but spaces are limited - kindly register early to avoid disappointment.
➡ RSVP: [email protected] or by phone - 780.995.7394.

10/21/2025

“I did everything right… and still felt completely alone.”

When my mom fell a couple weeks ago, I knew exactly what to do. I asked the right questions. I coordinated her care. I knew the system. I did all the things I’ve been guiding families through for over 20 years.

And yet, I cried. I felt overwhelmed, exhausted, scared, and completely alone. I wanted to pull my hair out. Emotionally, I wasn’t in control, even though I was doing everything right.

Caregiving isn’t just about checking boxes or coordinating logistics. It’s about the human side. The fear, guilt, uncertainty, and raw exhaustion. That’s why I focus on normalizing your feelings, helping you feel supported, and being someone you can lean on when it all feels impossible.

I often think to myself: I wish I had someone like me to lean on during these moments. That’s exactly the support I bring to the families I work with, calm, clarity, and understanding for the emotional side of caregiving, not just the practical.

👉 If you’re in the middle of it all, exhausted and scared, you’re not failing.
👉 You’re human, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Book a Discovery Call with me to learn exactly how I can help you navigate this journey.
https://vist.ly/4b84s

10/16/2025

Sometimes even the people who know the system still struggle. 💛

Last week, my mom fell and fractured her arm. Suddenly, all the professional experience I’ve built over twenty years couldn’t make the emotional weight any lighter.

Because when it’s your own parent, knowing the answers doesn’t make it easier.
Supporting your aging parents is emotionally taxing, even when you know exactly what to do.

In my latest blog I cover my own personal experience with caring for my mom, and what my family and I did to make things less difficult through this time.

Read the blog here:
https://vist.ly/4angm

10/09/2025

🍂 A Thanksgiving 'Thank You' to Caregivers 🍂

This Thanksgiving, we’re giving thanks to the incredible family members, friends, and supporters who hold so much together behind the scenes.

To show our appreciation, we’re offering a special 2-for-1 promotion for our upcoming event:
In the Middle of It All.
A day created just for family caregivers.

Join us for meaningful conversations, practical tools, and a chance to connect with others who truly “get it.”

👉 Register between October 9–13 and receive a second ticket FREE! Bring a friend, family member, or fellow supporter to share the day with you.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25th
📍 Location: Red Willow Place - 7 Tache Street St. Albert, AB
🎟️ Details & Registration: https://vist.ly/49upu

09/30/2025

Excited to be a part of this great event. Get your spot before they’re all gone!

Have you secured your tickets for this Workshop yet?!? Tickets are free, but spaces are limited. 📩Email Jennifer - [email protected] to hold your seats.

📆 October 10, 2025
⏰ 1 - 3 pm
📍Kinsmen Club, 9150 Walterdale Hill NW, Edmonton, AB

We have two amazing panel discussions for you - the first one is the Wealth and Wellness Panel - learn the steps you should take to protect yourself and your loved ones; hear from experts and the most common mistakes they see people make; and how you can build your senior support dream team. Expert panelists include:
➡ Trixie Rowein, Senior Portfolio Manager with Pax Portfolio, Raymond James
➡ Tammy Lautner, Caregiver Advocate and Founder of Peace of Mind Consulting
➡ Jacklynn Pivovar, Wills and Estates Partner at Miller Thomson LLP
➡ Michael Draper Real Estate - Maxwell Progressive, Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Hope to see you there!

09/22/2025

Struggling to Figure Out Care Options for an Aging Parent? You Are Not Alone

A daughter recently reached out to me, exhausted. She was juggling her career, family, and the growing needs of her aging dad. Every decision felt heavy and she didn’t know where to start.

After one clarity session, she told me the weight lifted. Instead of endless searching and second guessing, she had a clear plan and knew the next steps to take.

You don’t have to figure out care for an aging parent on your own. With over 20 years of experience helping families in Edmonton and across Alberta, I provide calm, clear guidance so you can make confident decisions about housing, supports, and daily care, and feel supported along the way.

If you’ve been searching for help navigating care options for seniors, understanding available programs, or planning next steps for aging parents, I’m here to help you find clarity and peace of mind.

Reach out to explore how I can support you

09/16/2025

If you're burning the candle at both ends while caring for someone else, this one's for you 👇

September often comes with a certain energy. The air shifts, routines return, kids head back to school, and calendars fill fast. Alongside that fresh start can come an unspoken message: get back on track, push through, keep it together.

But if you’re supporting an aging parent or another family member, it can feel like an added weight.

Burnout from supporting aging parents is real.
Self Compassion is important.
You don't have to struggle through it all alone.

In this month's blog I talk about what burnout from caring for an aging family member can look like.
And I share strategies to help manage stress through self care, although I like to refer to it as self compassion.

Read my latest blog below.
https://vist.ly/46zbc

09/11/2025

Are you supporting an aging parent, partner, friend, neighbour, or other older adult in your life, while also balancing work, family, or other responsibilities?

It can feel like you're in the middle of it all — pulled in different directions, with very little space for yourself.

We see you. And we’ve created a special day with you in mind.

🌿 In the Middle of It All: A Day for Family Caregivers
🗓️ Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Red Willow Place, 7 Tache Street, St. Albert, AB

This one-day event offers tools, encouragement, and a supportive space for those who are often
holding everything together in the background.

You’ll experience:
✔️ Two powerful sessions — one to help you navigate systems and make confident decisions,
and another to focus on your mental health, identity, and well-being
✔️ Access to trusted local organizations and services who understand this journey
✔️ Lunch, refreshments & giveaways

✨ Come as you are. Leave feeling seen, supported, and less alone.

Reserve your spot today 👇
https://vist.ly/46g5s

Discover Peace of Mind Consulting, a compassionate Social Worker in Edmonton, AB, providing tailored support for seniors and their families. We are senior support specialists who can help with providing care to seniors and offer assistance for caregivers.

09/10/2025

Looking forward to being a part of this conversation! Thank you Next Home Hub for the invite.

We're looking forward to our event on October 10th - Your Senior Support Dream Team: A Home & Life Planning Workshop

➡Learn from the experts. Build your plan. Age well, on your own terms.
➡️Tickets are complimentary, but seating is limited. Please register to avoid disappointment - https://SeniorSupportTeam.eventbrite.ca or email Jennifer to secure tickets - [email protected]

Attendees will enjoy two panel discussions:
🌟 Wealth & Wellness Panel: Protecting Your Peace of Mind, Panelists include:
- Michael Draper Real Estate - Maxwell Progressive - REALTOR, Seniors Real Estate Specialist
- Jacklynn Pivovar - Wills and Estates Partner at Miller Thomson LLP
- Trixie Rowein, B.Comm, CFP®, CIM®, CPCA®- Senior Portfolio Manager with Pax Portfolio / Raymond James
- Tammy Lautner, RSW - Caregiver Advocate and Founder of Peace of Mind Consulting

🌟 Unlock Your Home's Hidden Value to Fund Your Retirement: Expert Tips, Panelists include:
- Kaytlyn Beakhouse - Owner of Sort and Simple Professional Organizers and Professional Organizer
- Shelly Reimer - Owner, Shelly Reimer Design and Professional Home Stager / Designer
- Michael Draper Real Estate - Maxwell Progressive - REALTOR, Seniors Real Estate Specialist
- Emcee & Panel Moderator: Jennifer Hillmer, CPCA Hillmer - Business Strategist with Next Home Hub and Owner of Hillmer Design & Creative

Light refreshments will be served at the break; guests will also have the opportunity to meet with the panelists one on one.

Hope to see you there!

08/25/2025

You’re unravelling in silence and no one sees it but you.

You smile on Zoom. You juggle your to-do list.
You keep your parent’s appointments straight and your family fed.

But inside? You’re fraying.

You’re snapping at your partner. Missing your own doctor appointments.
Ignoring the ache in your chest that says: this is too much.

And still, you tell yourself:

“Other people have it worse.”
“It’s not that bad.”
“I should be able to handle this.”

I see you.
Because I am you.

You're not weak for needing help. You’re just human.
And your emotional well-being matters too.

If you’re silently burning out while carrying everyone else, let me help carry you.

I’m not just a professional. I’m a partner, an advocate, a confidant.

And I’m here to help you find your way back to solid ground.

Visit my website to book a free consultation to discuss how I can help.
https://vist.ly/44h6s

08/20/2025

You’re doing everything right… and it’s still not enough.

You’ve read the articles. You’ve asked the questions.
You’ve made the phone calls. You’ve done your research.

And you’re still lying awake at night wondering:

“Am I missing something?”
“How do I get the right care without breaking the system, or myself?”
“Why does this feel like an impossible puzzle?”

The truth is: it’s not you.
The system is broken, and you’re doing everything you can inside of it.

You don’t need more information. You need someone who can walk beside you, help make sense of it all, and give you space to exhale.

I help adult children—especially those who are used to being the go-to person—navigate care, advocate with confidence, and take back their sanity.

This is about more than getting your parent the right care.

It’s about helping you feel human again.

Visit my website to learn more about how I can help.
https://vist.ly/43zaj

08/15/2025

With aging family members far away, we need to have plans in place... What would you have done in this situation? ⬇️

Recently, I was contacted by a family across the country whose elderly aunt lives alone in Edmonton and is living with Dementia.

After a sudden incident in her condo, she had nowhere to go and no one local to help coordinate her care.

What would you do if this happened to one of your family members?

When an older adult faces a crisis, most of us picture family members rushing in to help.
But what happens when there’s no one nearby, or no one able to step in?

Read our latest blog to learn strategies to help prepare the seniors in your life for solo-aging.

https://vist.ly/43h83