Here are some observable characteristics of one of my most recent clients.  She was the daughter of a gentleman living with Alzheimer's Disease.

If you met her, here’s what you’d notice:

1. She walks in with a folder of notes—prepared, but overwhelmed. She’s been keeping track of every doctor’s appointment and every fall her dad has had.

2. She smiles politely, but it’s tight. The weight of being the only daughter and having to make all the decisions is wearing on her.

3. She’s early every time. It’s not just punctuality—it’s urgency. She doesn’t want to waste a single moment if help is available.

4. She checks her phone constantly. Not because she’s distracted, but because her dad might wander, or the caregiver might call.

5. She looks pulled together, but exhausted. Like someone who’s been holding the family together for too long.

That’s who I help—families in silent crisis, trying to do the right thing for someone they love.