You don’t have to be perfect to be prepared.

You just need a plan.

A Comradely

approach to Caregiving

At Prepare to Care (give), we believe caregivers deserve care too. We’re here to offer an uplifting perspective on caregiving and to be present with those who give so much of themselves (usually unpaid.)

It’s about showing up with a sense of confidence, clarity and over all well-being toward the situation in front of you.

What is Menna Olvera’s
Comradely Care™ System?

No matter where you are on your caregiving journey, you can start feeling prepared with Prepare to Care(give) and its 6-step program, built on the Comradely Care™ system. This practical approach is designed to help you feel grounded and supported.

You don’t have to navigate caregiving alone. We offer a clear pathway using the following areas of interest. Observe, Ground, Communicate, Plan, Action, Maintain. This is a repeatable process for managing decisions and communicating with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

“a practical, compassionate system, to help you navigate caregiving without overwhelm.”

Get Organized

The Comradely Care System™ guides you to learn how to organize your time, your energy and your day.

Communicate Clearly

Learn to have open dialogue with your people to assign and align in a shared reality of what is going on.

Build a Sustainable Plan

Protects energy, time, and dignity. Learning how to use tools for planning to feel safe and steady.

Let's go!

“Working with Menna brought a sense of calm in an otherwise chaotic environment”

the Comradely Care System impacts your life

1 Supported, Not Alone

Caregiving can feel lonely and overwhelming. The Comradely Care System brings a roadmap so you can feel like you have a shared cared experience. You gain a structure needed to have a sense of community, clarity and emotional relief.

4 Skills for Every Stage

Caregivers often learn everything on the job, often without pay. By learning core skills with our 6 elements Observe, Ground, Communicate, Plan, Action, and Maintain you will transform into a more responsive less reactive caregiver.

2 Reclaim your Peace, Prevent Burnout

Before you know it, caregiving can be all consuming. We help you stay ahead of the exhaustion with practical tools that can be easily applied. Manage stress levels, feel calmer, and be better equipped to care for yourself and the person receiving care.

5 A Path Forward

Let’s move beyond the “throes of caregiving” and into a balanced lifestyle. Learn sustainable habits to help you care without sacrificing your own health and happiness. Gain a new perspective, more energy, and life outside of caregiving.

3 Build an Individualized Care Plan

It’s easy to get lost in the maze of caregiving. By applying the Plan and Action aspects of the Comradely Care system, you get clear on responsibilities, organize your admin duties, and streamline your support network, reducing chaos and errors, leading to confidence.

6 Be Confident and Compassionate

Leave the program as a confident advocate for your loved one. By learning to Observe, Ground, Communicate, Plan, Action and Maintain your caregiving journey, you gain certainty that you can handle what comes your way.