FAQ

What kind of services do you offer?

The Pratical Expert specializes in the life challenges those over age 40 face  or otherwise known as Boomers, especially for those who also find themselves now having to care for their aging parents too.  Life is just plain overwhelming today and it is hard to achieve the things you want – here is what I can do for you!

How to care for yourself, your family and your parents

Help you keep your life balanced or find balance

Effectively deal with your life’s challenges and issues, swiftly, so they impact your life less and thus don’t take as much energy and emotion

Tips & tools on keeping things organized

When your job won’t accommodate your time needs to care for others, we help you explore options

Dealing with family relationships – spouses/significant others, children, your siblings, employer, friends and others

Help you with budgeting so you find more solid financial footing

Give you the knowledge, resources and help to be able to feel good that you are doing the best job you can

Listen and we understand your situation and we do not judge

Lower your levels of stress, guilt, exhaustion, lack of time, confusion, frustration and deal with other emotions

Help dealing with the ‘end’ of dreams, death, perceptions, major changes and more

Whether it is the challenge of divorce, chronic illness/disability, empty nest or wanting to create a better life for yourself, we have the experience to help you get result.

If you are like many of us, over 40, we are facing caring for our aging parents in some type of way.  Adding caregiving into your life, is an additional stressor and one that can be very time consuming, filled with emotion, wondering how to handle all of the issues presented in the best way possible and never feeling like it is enough.

I’ve walked in your shoes personally and professionally, let me help you with:

Expert advice/tips/tools on independent living and making home accommodations

Know what to look for in assisted living and nursing homes

What to look for nutritionally, to keep your folks healthy

Signs and what to do if your folks are or may be depressed

Understanding Guardianship

How do you make ‘the system’ work for your aging parent particular needs

What type of help is available and where do you go

How do you deal with the issue of relationships in senior adults

Physical or mental loss or disability

Estate issues

Family issues

Understanding financial matters

What to know about caregiving – you, paid for &/or volunteers

Creating organization from chaos

And more….

Life Coaching – very results oriented and fun in the process

Articles – most orginals written by The Practical Expert

Products

Books and reports written by The Practical Expert

Newletter –e-mail, The Practial Press, that only goes out when there is important news.

More features will be added over time!

How often does your newsletter come out?

The Practical Expert understands that many people are drowning in newsletters, e-zines and e-mails and we do not want to add to that.  So, The Practical Press is an e-mail that is sent out only when there is new information to let you know about and a link back to the website, so you can check out the new information right off, easily.  You can unsubscribe at any time.  The Practical Expert believes in your privacy and will not sell or give your e-mail address to any third party.  The Practical Press is….just plain Practical!

I can’t afford your coaching rates, do you make special deals?

The Practical Expert understands that at times there are extenuating circumstances for people who really need and would benefit from life coaching.  Any rate adjustment or alternative is reviewed on an individual basis, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

Can I get coaching in person?

Please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your request.  Staff in Belgrade, Maine and Dalles, Texas, do see customers in person and arrangements can be made if a coach is traveling in your area.  For instance, one coach will be in Florida in October and if you lived near where they will be, they may be able to see you.

What types of coaching do you offer or areas covered?

The Practical Expert specializes in life’s challenges that people over age 40/Boomers are faced with every day and which can become more difficult if you are caring for a senior adult at the same time.  There are also, specific issues related to senior adults that our coaches specialize in.  Coach Tonia has a tremendously varied and indepth background, that few life coaches have, and is able to help you on just about any topic or challenge you have.  Because our coaches are certified and have significant experience, they are able to deal with many more issues than most coaches.  Try a free trial session and find out just how good coaching with The Practical Expert is and how much you will benefit.  Call 617-895-0249 or schedule a free trail life coaching session right on the website.

Due to Coach Tonia's extremely broad range of skills, abilities, experience (professional/personal) and interests, you'll find that her knowledge range will cover your challenges, needs and ability to supply you with valuable and creative information.

How to I become an affiliate of The Practical Expert?
Please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 617-895-0249

Are you available to be a guest speaker?

All staff are available for guest speaking live to groups, on tel-seminars, radio shows, TV shows and for magazine and newspaper interviews.  All of The Practical Staff have experience in public speaking.

Coach Tonia has taught adult education classes, been an expert speaker on th tel-summit of 'Beyond Coping Mastering The Art of Joyful Caregiving, has been involved in several joint ventures, has had her articles published - such as in Internatonal Association of Coaches newsletter 0f 2010, has been a speaker at large annual conference events, done radio (first started on radio while in high school), done TV Public Service Announcents and more.