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If something has changed with your parent’s health — you’re in the right place.


If something has recently changed with your parent’s health, you may be feeling unsettled — like things are suddenly heavier, even if nothing has been decided yet.

A diagnosis. A fall. A hospital visit. Or a quiet knowing that things feel different now.

If your thoughts are racing or your chest feels tight, that makes sense. Nothing is wrong with you.

Before forms, appointments, or big conversations, what helps most is simply understanding where you are — and what actually matters right now.

GuideWyze is a calm place to land when things feel uncertain.

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When something changes with a parent’s health, it can feel like everything suddenly carries more weight. 

You may be trying to stay calm while quietly wondering what you’re supposed to do next — and worrying about making the wrong choice.

At GuideWyze, we help families slow things down, get their bearings, and understand what truly matters right now — so decisions don’t have to be made in fear or haste.

Our support is designed to meet you where you are:

  • Individuals and Families: When you want care decisions to reflect values, not pressure — and to feel confident that your loved one’s wishes are understood.
  • Caregivers and Advocates: When you’re speaking up for someone you love and want guidance you can trust, without feeling alone in the responsibility.
  • Dementia and Chronic Illness:  When needs are changing and protecting a person’s voice becomes especially important.

You don’t have to do everything at once. You just need the right support at the right time.

GuideWyze Services

The options below are here to support you — whether you’re just beginning, needing someone to talk things through with, or looking for guidance after something unexpected has happened.

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A calm, no-pressure conversation to help you talk through what’s going on and understand what kind of support may be helpful right now.

This is simply a space to ask questions, get your bearings, and decide next steps — if and when you’re ready.

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Counseling & Advocacy with Heart

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t knowing what to do — it’s knowing where to begin.

This one-on-one session offers a supportive space to slow down, reflect, and talk through care decisions with compassion and clarity — especially when emotions are high.

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Unexpected Medical Emergencies

When medical situations arise suddenly, having key information organized can bring reassurance — even in stressful moments.

This practical guide helps families feel more prepared by making important details easier to access when time and clarity matter most.

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I'm Jennifer Michaels

Advance Care Planner and Certified Dementia Practitioner

I know how disorienting this season can feel — because I’ve lived it.

When my late husband faced cancer, I learned how quickly families are expected to make decisions, often before they’ve had a chance to breathe or truly understand what’s happening.

That experience shaped the way I support others.

Today, I help individuals and families gently navigate advance care planning — especially when life changes suddenly, emotions run high, or the path forward feels unclear.

Whether you’re facing a health crisis, navigating dementia, or simply wanting to feel more prepared, you don’t have to do it all at once — and you don’t have to do it alone.

GuideWyze helps families make sense before decisions begin.

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Advance Care Planning - Made Human

Advance care planning isn’t something most people wake up excited to do.

It usually shows up after a diagnosis. A hospital stay. A scare. Or that quiet moment when you realize, I don’t want my family guessing for me.

I created GuideWyze because I’ve lived how disorienting this season can feel — and because no one should have to figure this out alone.

Instead of overwhelming you with legal language or worksheets you don’t know how to start, I walk with you step by step — helping you clarify your values-based wishes, document them properly, and make sure the people you love understand what matters most to you.

This is not about paperwork. It’s about peace of mind — for you and for the people who would otherwise have to make decisions without your voice.

What I currently offer:

  • One-on-one care planning guidance
  • Five Wishes facilitation
  • Support choosing the right healthcare decision-makers
  • Clear next steps (at your pace), without legal overwhelm
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