Information is everywhere. Context and application are not. Knowing what applies to your situation is where support matters most. Most women supporting aging parents try to handle it alone until a crisis or emergency forces action.

Research consistently shows that family members supporting aging parents with strong support systems for themselves, experience lower rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout. According to family caregiver studies, women who connect with others in similar situations report feeling more confident in their decisions and better equipped to handle challenges.

Caregiving From The Middle offers something life-changing: proactive guidance, shared wisdom, and expert insight before you reach that breaking point. Inside the community, you'll learn how to anticipate challenges, have better conversations, and make informed plans and decisions with confidence.

You don't have to navigate this season in isolation. And you shouldn’t wait for things to get worse to seek support. (Nor should you be up at night Googling information!)

That's exactly who this community was created for.

Caregiving From The Middle is not a rigid program with weekly homework or pressure to keep up. It's a flexible, supportive community designed to fit into real life. You can engage at your own pace, access resources when you need them, and join live calls when it works for your schedule.

Most members are balancing careers, families, and eldercare responsibilities. This space meets you where you are, not where you think you "should" be.

That feeling is often the sign that support is needed most.

Studies show that caregiver burnout affects up to 40-70% of family caregivers, with isolation being a primary contributing factor. This community is not something you have to "do." It's a place you can come to for clarity, grounding, and perspective. You're free to start small—read, listen, learn, ask one question, join one conversation. There's no pressure to perform or participate at a certain level. The goal is to lighten your mental load, not add to it.

This community was built specifically for professional women navigating eldercare.

It's not a generic support group. It's not a heavy, time-consuming course. And it's not advice that feels outdated or disconnected from real life.

Caregiving From The Middle blends expert-led education, curated resources, and meaningful peer connection in a calm, grounded environment. The focus is on clarity, confidence, and sustainable support, not overwhelm or information overload. You gain frameworks and perspectives that help you make decisions aligned with your unique situation, while connecting with women who truly understand this life stage.

Every elder caregiving journey is different, but the challenges women face are often shared.

The community covers essential eldercare topics including healthcare navigation, family dynamics, financial and long-term care planning, emotional wellbeing, and balancing career and caregiving. You'll also have opportunities to ask questions, learn from others' experiences, and receive guidance during live calls.

Rather than one-size-fits-all answers, you gain frameworks, perspective, and tools that help you make decisions aligned with your unique family situation.

That's completely okay. You're never required to share personal details or participate beyond your comfort level. Many women benefit simply from listening, reading, and learning from others' experiences. Research shows that even passive participation in support communities can reduce feelings of isolation and increase confidence.

Caregiving From The Middle is a respectful, nonjudgmental space. You control how and when you engage.

Yes, when it's intentionally designed and thoughtfully led.

Studies demonstrate that online support communities can be just as effective as in-person groups, with the added benefit of accessibility regardless of geography or schedule constraints. According to research on caregiver support, women who participate in structured online communities report significant reductions in stress and isolation.

Caregiving From The Middle combines expert guidance, live calls, a private community forum, and a curated learning library. This creates ongoing access - from anywhere, at anytime - to support, insight, and connection when questions and situations arise.

Yes. Eldercare evolves, and so do the challenges. Even seasoned caregivers face new decisions, shifting family dynamics, and changing care needs. This community provides updated insights, fresh perspectives, and resources that help you navigate what's next with greater confidence. It's about strengthening how you move forward.

Many women join Caregiving From The Middle because they feel alone in this role.

Research shows that nearly 60% of family caregivers report feeling isolated, and women are disproportionately affected. This community offers connection with women who understand the emotional and practical realities of supporting aging parents. You don't have to explain or justify your experience here. You'll find shared understanding, encouragement, and perspective in a space designed to support you.

Caregiving From The Middle is designed for professional women navigating the early or middle stages of supporting an aging parent while also managing career, family, and personal wellbeing.

You don't need to have everything figured out. In fact, most women join because they feel overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or tired of reacting instead of planning.

If you're balancing work and life while quietly carrying eldercare decisions, family dynamics, and emotional weight in the background - and you're craving clarity, expert guidance, and connection with women who truly get it - this community was created for you!

Caregiving From The Middle is offered as a quarterly recurring 3-month membership or an annual recurring membership.

Membership Pricing:

Quarterly Plan: $397 / 3 months, with auto renewal every 3 months.

Annual Plan: $1,397 / year, with auto renewal annually.

Your membership includes access to bi-weekly live group calls with Kathleen, 24/7 access to the private community forum, expert-led learning resources, downloadable videos, guides and templates, and invitations to exclusive virtual events and guest expert sessions. And life-changing connection and peer learning with other like-minded women going through it!

Details are on the community enrollment page.

Do you offer payment plans? Our quarterly option essentially functions as a payment plan. We don't offer monthly billing because our community is designed around sustainable, engaged membership rather than month-to-month drop-ins and our quarterly membership is designed to be a low-risk way to experience the community.

What if I need to cancel? Quarterly members can cancel their auto-renewal anytime before their next billing cycle. Annual members can cancel their auto-renewal anytime before their next annual billing cycle (you'll keep access through your paid year). Email us: [email protected].

Eldercare can be costly. Confusion, dealing reactively with emergencies, crisis decisions, and last-minute planning are even more so.

Research shows that families who lack guidance often make costly mistakes that could have been prevented with proper planning and support. Caregiving From The Middle helps you move from reactive decision-making to informed, intentional planning. Members gain access to expert education, practical tools, and guidance that help prevent costly mistakes, reduce overwhelm, and support better outcomes for both you and your parent.

This isn't about adding another expense. It's about protecting your time, energy, wellbeing, and long-term peace of mind - investments that pay dividends in every area of your life!

Yes, and that's a deeply thoughtful gift.

Caregiving From The Middle memberships can be gifted to another woman who is navigating eldercare and could benefit from support, clarity, and community. If you'd like to gift a membership, simply reach out and we'll help coordinate the details so it feels personal and seamless.

Yes. Beyond the Caregiving From The Middle community, Living Goldenwell offers keynote speaking and employee workshops designed to support organizations navigating the growing impact of eldercare in the workplace.

With nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults providing care for both children and aging parents, and eldercare responsibilities costing businesses billions annually in lost productivity, organizations are increasingly recognizing the need to support employees with elder caregiving responsibilities.

Kathleen partners with companies, leadership teams, and employee resource groups to educate and empower professionals who are balancing career demands while supporting aging parents. These sessions combine practical eldercare education, strategic planning frameworks, and human-centered conversation - helping organizations retain talent, reduce burnout, and foster more supportive workplace cultures.

Signature programs include keynote presentations and interactive workshops on topics such as where to begin when caring for an aging loved one, balancing career and elder caregiving, moving from overwhelmed to empowered, and training managers to better support caregiving employees. Custom sessions can also be developed to meet specific organizational needs.

If you're interested in bringing Kathleen's eldercare expertise to your organization - or exploring how the Caregiving From The Middle community can complement internal employee wellbeing and benefit initiatives, reach out to us.

This community is intentionally designed as a non-sales, support-first space for women navigating eldercare.

If you are a coach, expert, or have your own business serving professional women, family caregivers or the eldercare market and you are joining primarily to support your own eldercare journey—not to promote services—you may be a good fit, provided all community guidelines are respected.

We are currently accepting members who are interested in joining Living Goldenwell’s Contributing Experts Network. Reach out to us if you think you’d be a fit and are interested.

Future partnership and collaboration opportunities with Living Goldenwell may be shared separately.