because every caregiver deserves to know...

…they are never alone.

paula levy

never alone

i’m here to help you navigate this unsolicited, arduous caregiver journey. and i want you to know you are never alone.

through my support-based consulting services, i can provide the resources and support you'll need to make life more manageable for you and your loved one!

are you someone who is:

  • currently caring for a loved one living with dementia?

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  • expecting to become a caregiver in the future?

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  • in need of a caregiver?

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  • noticing drastic or subtle changes in your loved one’s behavior and need resources and support?

how we help

our caregiver consulting services help you gain:

stability

together, we’ll create a comprehensive quality care plan for your loved one (or yourself) that meets you where you are, gives you the support you need, and introduces an anchor of stability in your life.

empowerment

i’ll help you understand

 what you need and what is available to you in your community. i’ll give you the support, information, and resources you need to make the best choices for you and your loved one.

validation

round-the-clock caregiving takes a toll. my services are rooted in support for you and your loved one. offering

one-on-one, family, and professional group support.

normalcy

normalcy in your

day-to-day routine as a caregiver is possible. i’ll help you gain the stability you need, restore your sense of routine, and enjoy life with your loved ones!

our services

we offer the following services in-person, virtually, or by phone.

i’m here to help support you while you navigate this caregiving journey.

reach out to me to schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation.

we can discuss your caregiver support needs as they relate to your current situation and circumstances.

i’ll help you gain stability, normalcy, and feel empowered to make the best choices

for you and for your loved one.

i’m here to help and support you– i want you to know that you are never alone.

through teepa snow’s, positive approach to care (pac), my consulting services will help you to find the resources, support and equip you with the hands-on skills that will make life easier and more enjoyable

for you and your loved one.

our mission

never alone consulting is here to champion & empower individuals on every twist and turn of their unsung, unsolicitous, and arduous caregiving journey.

i am here to serve caregivers both, locally and across the country who want to understand how to 

“do with” instead of “do to” their loved one living with dementia.

from our clients

“paula is a tender presence as she helps the caregiver navigate an emotional rollercoaster.”

kathy sparnins, bereavement counselor

“paula is the one you want to go to for support, services and experience when it comes to elder care. she is an outstanding community member, a pillar in the elder/healthcare world, and the kindest most considerate person I have ever met.”

angela e. waterbury, rn, bsn, chpn

“paula is a tender presence as she helps the caregiver navigate an emotional rollercoaster.”

 

kathy sparnins, bereavement counselor

"paula levy is a priceless asset that helped me navigate the daunting challenges of a 24/7 caregiver."

charlie oaks, caregiver for wife w/ms

"paula levy is a priceless asset that helped me navigate the daunting challenges of a 24/7 caregiver."

charlie oaks, caregiver for wife w/ms

"paula understands dementia care so thoroughly that she is invaluable to family caregivers.”

sara honn qualls, ph.d., abpp kraemer family professor of aging studies professor of psychology, director, gerontology center

"paula’s expertise was so helpful in dealing with my dad’s dementia. the most profound thing that she helped me understand was that even if my visits with him were not remembered, he would still have the warm feeling of someone holding his hand, talking to him, and feeing love for him. she said that feeling would last even when his memory could not hold on to the visit."

beth crumpton, caregiver for father w/ alzheimer's

“we are immensely grateful for paula levy’s intuitive coaching uniting me and my brothers to care for mom and instructing us about alzheimer care and stages to meet mom’s physical, emotional, social needs and graciously equipping us for the changes that lie ahead of us.”

michelle eckert – caregiver for mother w/ alzheimer’s

"paula’s expertise was so helpful in dealing with my dad’s dementia. the most profound thing that she helped me understand was that even if my visits with him were not remembered, he would still have the warm feeling of someone holding his hand, talking to him, and feeing love for him. she said that feeling would last even when his memory could not hold on to the visit."

beth crumpton, caregiver for father w/ alzheimer's

meet paula levy

i’m paula levy and, ever since i can remember, i have had a deep and genuine passion for the elderly. i’ve spent the past 3 decades of my life working to make a difference in the lives of people living with dementia along with assisting their family members and caregivers along their arduous caregiving journey.

i am a graduate from pepperdine university where i earned my b.s. in leisure science/recreation with an emphasis in geriatrics. i’ve also earned trainer, consultant, and advanced consultant certifications from teepa snow’s positive approach to care and i complete the extensive recertification process on an annual basis.

i am founder & former executive director of daybreak, the first and only program to provide adult day services to el paso, teller, and park county residents. i have also worked as an activities therapist and a nursing home administrator at namaste alzheimer center in colorado springs. at namaste, i also had the opportunity to develop, implement, manage the adult day program at both the primary facility and a satellite branch.

since 1999, i have volunteered as a facilitator of the alzheimer’s association’s caregiver support groups in the teller county area. i was honored to receive the volunteer of the year award in 2012. in 2019, i was also awarded the joe henjum senior accolades legacy award: business professional by the senior resource council and, in 2022, was named the first recipient of the joe henjum lifetime achievement award by the senior resource council of colorado springs.

through my years of working with people living with dementia and their tireless caregivers, i’ve learned the profound value of quality caregiver support. i’m here to help caregivers get the support & stability they need and to gain the confidence they need to make the best choices for their loved one, and live more enjoyable lives.


in the news

paula’s media appearances over the years

read about my work with seniors in woodland park, colorado and our surrounding areas.

published august 26, 2020 on fox21 news

“an adult day program in woodland park closed in march due to the coronavirus pandemic. the facility opened up again monday, ready to welcome back a group of elderly participants.”

published november 20, 2017 on Fox21 News

“daybreak is the first and only adult day program in teller county that not only provides caregiver respite, but also creates life-enhancing activities for participants.”

paula was the winner of the extraordinary you award by vanguard skin specialist and clara daybreak received a financial donation

on her behalf.

paula taking part in colorado center for aging's "voices on aging" webinar for older american's month. may of 2022

published august 25, 2020 on koaa news5

“balancing the covid-19 pandemic with natural progressions in life left some families with limited options. for children now taking care of their aging parents, the closures of adult day programs, like daybreak in woodland park, forced them to find ways to change their schedules.”

published december 3, 2020 on fox21 news

“in trying times, as most struggle to find a new normal, daybreak is lucky to have returning participants who don’t even remember that they were closed for 5 months. talk about a blessing in disguise.”

services

one-to-one consultation

family and group support

professional group support

contact

cell: 719-331-3640

toll free: 844-933-1456

email: paula@neveraloneconsulting.com

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