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What is Caregiver Navigation & Support
Caregiver Navigation & Support is personalized, non-medical guidance for individuals caring for a loved one with serious illness or decline.
This support focuses on:
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understanding options and next steps
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preparing for conversations and decisions
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clarifying values and priorities
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reducing emotional overwhelm
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supporting quality of life for both caregiver and their loved one
This is not therapy.
It is not medical advice.
It is a steady, experienced presence to help you think clearly and move forward with intention.
Learn How Caregiver Navigation Can HelpHow I Can Support You
Ways I Support Caregivers and Families
One-on-One Caregiver Navigation – Personalized sessions focused on your unique situation, concerns, and needs.
Caregiver + Loved One Support – Relational support that may include the caregiver alone, the caregiver and loved one together, or a combination — depending on comfort and goals.
Optional Well-Being Support –
Gentle tools, including optional Virtual Reality experiences, designed to support grounding and stress relief after emotionally heavy moments.
All support is paced intentionally and guided by what matters most to you.
Explore Support OptionsMeet Elena Prendergast
Founder & Quality of Life Navigator at Tree of Life Health Consultant
I am a palliative care nurse practitioner, end-of-life doula, and Quality of Life Navigator with years of experience supporting individuals and families through serious illness, decline, and end-of-life transitions.
I have witnessed how often caregivers are expected to be strong, informed, and resilient — without adequate support.
My work centers on helping caregivers slow things down, make sense of complexity, and feel steadier as they navigate decisions and emotions.
Support is always grounded in compassion, respect, and quality of life.
Learn More About Elena
Check out my blog
Caregiving doesn’t only happen in hospitals or at the bedside—it unfolds in ordinary moments that quietly teach us about love, patience, and presence.
Check out my podcast
Tears in the Shower is where real caregiving stories meet honest conversations about love, loss, resilience, and quality of life.
What Others Are Saying
"Elena offered professional and empathetic guidance to a family member of a client who was failing physically and needed to transition to palliative care.
After working with Elena, the family member could see the situation more clearly and realistically and chose the path of least resistance and comfort for their loved one."
Amy Hane, Owner, Long Term Liaisons
"There was a period when a dear friend of mine was very ill and did not believe he had long to live. We contacted several Hospice agencies but quickly realized the process was emotional, confusing, and overwhelming.
I called Elena and sought her advice on making this decision. She also gave us a list of questions to ask, which gave us clarity and control over the decision-making process. The paperwork is in place, but fortunately, he has improved and does not need to implement the process."
Bonita Carter, RN, Family Friend
"Elena was a tremendous resource to my family as we navigated through the decline and death of my grandmother.
She made us a priority from the very first time I called her, and her assistance was invaluable during such a trying time. I could not be more grateful for her kindness, compassion, and knowledge base."
Katie Tracey, Family Member
"Elena is passionate about helping others understand, educate, and prepare for the inevitable. I have lost my entire family, except for one sibling, in the last five years. Because all of them lived in Colorado, and I lived in Georgia, many times I felt guilty that I could not be more helpful. Elena helped me through that guilt. Elena shared several documents which helped me understand they dying process. It helped me prepare."
Lucy Gonzales-Romero, LMT, Family Member
"I didn't know what to expect with my sister dying. Elena helped me through it, she explained each step of what to expect. I don't believe I would have made it through this difficult time without her help. She told me the questions I needed to ask. She was a big help and a blessing."
Denise Widener, Family Member
"Elena was an absolute lifesaver for my father as he and I navigated the landscape and accompanying roller coaster of emotions of a complex healthcare situation. Although I am a physician, I was still a daughter in need of support and guidance as I helped my father through that phase of his life. I am grateful and relieved to have had her walk that journey with us."
Deborah Packer, MD Family Member
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