You’re in the right place
If any of this sounds familiar…
Who we help
Built for Families in the Middle of Hard Moments
Adult children caring for
aging parents
You're making decisions you never expected to make, often without a roadmap. We help you find one.
Families navigating dementia or cognitive decline
When someone you love starts to disappear in pieces, knowing what's happening makes it slightly more bearable. We help you understand what you're seeing.
Individuals planning ahead
before crisis hits
The best time to figure this out is before you have to. We make it possible to do that without it feeling overwhelming.
Who we help
Clarity Starts Here
The information is out there. Knowing what to do with it is the hard part.
Prepare
Use practical tools, key documents, and resources to help families feel prepared and reduce confusion when decisions arise.
Understand
Knowing what's happening reduces the fear of not knowing what comes next.
Navigate
Get support for tough decisions and conversations. When facing healthcare choices, family conflicts, or uncertainty, personalized guidance helps you move forward clearly.
Find what you need right now
Support for Wherever
You Are Right Now
The Starting Place
Get the basics in place. $27.
The 12 Vital Documents bundle. The ebook plus three printable companions you can fill in tonight. The simplest first step for most families.
The Deeper Companion
Walk Through the Long Middle. $67.
Right There and Still Missing: a book and workbook for families facing cognitive decline, from inside the experience.
The One-on-One Work
Sit with Someone Who's Been There. $197.
For families facing tough decisions—diagnosis, discharge, sibling conflicts, or silent parents I offer one-on-one guidance.
Real Families. Real Support
Built From the Inside Out
MEET THE FOUNDER
GuideWyze grew from the loose ends of conversations that were left unfinished and created problems nobody saw coming. The ones that leave families feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next.
What began as a mission to make planning and caregiving support feel more human has grown into a space to find practical guidance, emotional reassurance, and support that feels compassionate instead of clinical.
Whether you're preparing ahead, navigating cognitive decline, or trying to make sense of what comes next. GuideWyze exists so you don't have to figure it out alone.
Jennifer MichaelsÂ
Founder Guidewyze
I was drowning in the day-to-day and couldn't see what I was missing. I was afraid to even open the materials alone. Jennifer walked me through everything until I actually understood what I was looking at. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I could exhale.
Renee K.
Caring for her mother with dementia
After my father's stroke, my sister and I stopped speaking. Nobody knew what he wanted because nothing was written down. I found GuideWyze after the damage was done. I wish I'd found it before.
Margaret T.
Navigating family decisions after a parent's stroke
I kept putting this off because nothing felt urgent yet. I'm in my thirties and healthy. This wasn't supposed to matter yet. I assumed I'd need an attorney just to do this. Jennifer explained everything in a way that actually made sense. I had no idea how much weight these decisions carry until someone took the time to explain it. I couldn't have done this alone.
David R. ,34
Preparing ahead for himself and his family
Arizona ALTCS Support
Already Thinking About Future Care Needs?
If your family is beginning to explore assisted living, long-term care support, or Arizona ALTCS eligibility, GuideWyze also offers hands-on ALTCS navigation guidance for families who need more personalized support.
Learn About ALTCS SupportGuidance & Education
Recognizing the Early
Signs of Cognitive Decline
Caregiving
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Advance care planning is a journey that touches us all, transcending fame and everyday life alike. At GuideWyze, we're bringing this crucial
Dementia Support
Dementia: The Vital Role of Advance Care Planning
Facing dementia can feel like navigating through a thick fog—both for the person experiencing it and their loved ones. But there's a guiding lightÂ
Dementia Support
Navigating Medical Decisions Without an Advance Directive
When a loved one is facing a serious illness or injury, it can be an emotional and overwhelming experience for both the individual and theirÂ
