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60 dementia care are listed in Allston, MA
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 7 years
Dementia care in Allston, MA
About 9 years ago, I was a full-time live-in caregiver for an elderly man with Dementia. I've worked with 2x quadriplegic and did overnights for Special Needs Adults in a group home setting. I was a full-time caregiver for a man with MS for 5 years. I completed CNA training at Amherst Nursing Home in 2009, and I have Dementia...
Denise can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Natalia L.
Allston, MA
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been working with seniors as an HHA since 2016. I have lots of experience keeping elders safe and helping them to meet their needs. Among my clients were individuals with dementia, Alzheimer, and others complications. Additionally, I have degrees in linguistics and economics.
Natalia can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Natasha is helping me already for six years including pandemic time. She is the most responsible and hardworking person. She does all the jobs I asked her to do including shopping, cleaning, helping with bathroom, etc. During the pandemic she wore the mask...
Maryanne O.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Eli. I work as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, while I take pre-requisite courses I will need for graduate school. I am thoughtful, diligent, and physically fit. I have ample experience working with individuals navigating dementia, stroke recovery, renal and liver...
Elijah can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Elijah is a highly skilled caregiver who has worked as a nursing assistant in a large Boston hospital for over two years. He is excellent at his job, and also a beloved co-worker. He approaches his patients with respect, kindness, and warmth while taking care of...
Aaryn G.
Patience K.
Waltham, MA
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA with 10 years experience, iam currently doing my Nursing course, very energetic caring loving and willing to work with any client. I aim at making a difference in ones life and give them hope for tomorrow.
I have worked with all kinds of clients especially clients with Dementia, Parkinson's, Cancer, just to mention...
Patience can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Patience exceeded our expectations. She arrived perfectly on time each evening. Her calm, reserved and caring approach was exactly what was needed. She took the time to listen and learn what we needed. She was extremely dependable throughout the night and...
Peter L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Mary, I have a BA in Public Health . I have 15 years of experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients ranging from patients with dementia and Alzheimer's , developmental disabilities and other challenges to hospice care for the elderly.
I enjoy providing in home care services for the...
Mary can also help with: Home modification, personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Mary came at nights to help with my dad. She's very friendly, always willing to strike up a conversation! Every morning, she made sure that my dad had a bath and had clean clothes and teeth before leaving. Plus, my 4 year old would just wait by the door for her...
Suzie L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Miriane. I am a licensed certified nursing assistant and clinical assistant . For the past 16 years, I have provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings. I assisted residents with activities of daily living...
Miriane can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I very strongly recommend Miriane P. for any job requiring a personal caregiver, home health aide or companion for someone needing assistance in daily living and personal care.
Ms P. took care of my closest friend for a year until she died and I saw very clearly...
Judith B.
Addis K.
Cambridge, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Compassionate caregiver with 5years work experience as a Home Health Aid (CNA) highly skilled in assisting clients with activities of daily living with demonstrated ability of performing errands, meal preparation, transportation, laundry, medication reminder and light housekeeping also have experience in taking care of Alzheimer...
Addis can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Addis is kind, responsive and caring. My mom adored her which helped me be able to focus on work when Addis was there. She is a good cook ;), is organized and was attentive to cleanliness, quiet and respectful of the pace my mom went. She didn't talk down to Mom or...
Toni E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have yrs exp working in Primary Care as a Medical assistant. Assisting in cultures, performing injections, wound care, Ekgs, ordering medications, triage, woman's health, and much more. I have over 25years of experience working in Elder care and a wide range of personal needs, cognitive handicaps, Alzheimer's, dementia, and...
Colleen can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Colleen has worked with my parents for about a year. She is kind, attentive, and always kept my parents engaged. My 97-year-old father had been the caretaker for my mother until recently when my mother (92) became more needy of assistance. Colleen helped my mother...
Elaine H.
Nicauris P.
Roxbury, MA
$49/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA) with 10 years of experience. I'm Medical assistant, HHA, PCA, CPR& First Aid certificated I've worked 8 years in a nursing home. I have experience with dementia, Alzheimer,& Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care elderly patients is because it allows me to give back to families by...
Nicauris can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Responsible, conscientious and caring "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am warm, caring, and communicative, with sympathy for disabled elders. I believe it is crucial to help them live their days with dignity, comfort, and meaningful interactions. I have 16 years experience in nursing home settings and home care. Experience includes dementia, heart failure, terminal cancer, and stroke. Experienced...
Monique can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Monique is a rare gem - she is kind and caring, intelligent, experienced, reliable, flexible, very trustworthy and a really good communicator. She is small in stature but is a strong woman, both physically and in character. She developed great skills caring for...
Marla J.
Seiph N.
Waltham, MA
< $10/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and hardworking care giver with the ability to understand a patients struggles . I can assist with bathing, feeding , taking walks and story telling depending on what the client asks for .
I am very professional and experienced in giving care to dementia and Alzheimer's patients and would love the...
Seiph can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Seiph was part of the care team for my wife before her death in June 2021. She was compassionate and patient. As a retired healthcare professional myself, I think I have a perspective with higher expectations."
Paul C.
Allen N.
Waltham, MA
$45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Allen and I am a female.
I love to sing, play games like bingo and cards and help people.
Am a certified Nursing Assistant with 8 years of experience with seniors.
I have experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Stroke care, Assisting with errands , Palliative care, hospice...
Allen can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We hired Allen to care for my father while he was home. We had numerous aids and nurses visiting him and Allen was be far the best!
Knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful, dependable and great to just sit and talk to.
Our only problem with Allen is that we could not...
Greg B.
Ghislaine M.
Malden, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Ghislaine . I have been a senior care provider for over 10 years. I have HHA and CNA experience working for an agency as well as private care. Daily duties include but are not limited to administering medication, house keeping, dressing, bathing and laundry while keeping the client engaged. I've worked with all...
Ghislaine can also help with: Companionship, visiting nurse, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
5.0
"Ghislaine is heaven sent! She is a sweet, caring soul. I hired her for an elderly man with dementia and she is so kind & patient with him. She anticipates his needs and goes out of her way to bring him items he needs without being told. We are very happy to have...
Richard S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a vast experience caring for seniors. I have worked for patients with dementia, diabetics, MS, g-tubes, wounds, Parkinson's and many other diseases. I have also had clients who just need companionship. My strengths are care management. I take care of everything from personal needs, doctors appointments, household chores,...
Nina can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nina is an wonderful caregiver. She is pleasant, kind, professional and very competent. We couldn't have ask for anyone better to care for our mother the past 2 months. My family felt like she was heaven sent to help my mother stay in her home after she became...
Christine F.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 21 years of experience. I'm HHA, PCA, CPR & FIRST AID certified. I've worked 9 years in a nursing home. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, & Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care of the elderly is because it allows me to give back to families by being a helping hand....
Kenia can also help with: Hospice services, errands, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kenia is very compassionate and positive. She was very gentle and engaging with both our elderly parents. She is an extremely hard worker and always on time, pleasant and willing to help however she can. She try helped us through a difficult time."
Peg T.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in working with your loved one as a Companion Caregiver. I have extensive Caregiver experience providing companionship and assistance to those in need with household chores, cooking, shopping, scheduling medical appointments, medication management, or simply just chatting or playing cards! I also provide...
Kristina can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We hired Tina when my father had recently been released from the hospital and my parents needed generalized help ( they were 82). Tina was very helpful, friendly and willing to help with whatever was needed. She did a variety of things including physical help, but...
Anna N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Im Melissa, a 42-year-old stay at home mom of 10-year-old twins who are in school. I am looking for some part time work that is flexible with the school year calendar in regards to school holidays and vacation weeks. While I have no medical training for elder care, I do have a good amount of experience with elderly family...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"I can't recommend Melissa enough. She was fabulous at engaging my father, as well as problem solving when urgent issues arose. Melissa has a kind, can-do attitude, and a down-to-earth nature."
Michael P. M.
5.0
(4)
I have been working with elders and their families for over five years. I am responsible, reliable, honest and kind. I have a lot of energy. I am passionate about my work and I love to care for people. I am extremely patient, well read, very practical, spiritually motivated and open to any take on life. I have a beautiful...
Ellen can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, companionship, dementia, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Ellen has provided high-level companion services for a clients of mine over the past three years. She goes out of her way to ensure clients receive the greatest benefit from the visits by reading books she knows the client has read, also perusing the newspaper...
Kathryn M.
Roddy P.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver/Companion Care For Dementia And Alzheimer's Clients
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Certified Dementia Practitioner, certified in Alzheimer's Rehabilitation Training, and am CPR certified.
Seeking a position where I can help make a difference in someone's life.
Most of my experience is working with high-net-worth individuals in their homes.
Providing care, maintaining dignity, and stimulating cognition, are...
Roddy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Roddy has been a wonderful addition to our team at Seniors Helping Seniors. He is reliable, caring, kind and supportive of his client's unique needs. He takes time to get to know his clients to ensure he is making the most of his time with them....
Josh O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a CNA and Home Health Aide since 2009. I assist clients in their home with their basic needs: bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication reminders/supervision(crush pills if necessary)and thicken liquids, light housekeeping. I have worked with the elderly with Alzheimer/Dementia, Parkinson Disease, strokes. Also...
Arlene can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Arlene. She was everything we wanted in a caregiver and more. We hired 3 previous to her that were not a good fit. She was respectful, caring, energetic but calm when needed. She provided all the pampering my mother...
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Recent dementia care reviews in Allston, MA
Natalia L.
5.0
Natasha is helping me already for six years including pandemic time. She is the most responsible and hardworking person. She does all the jobs I asked her to do including shopping, cleaning, helping with bathroom, etc. During the pandemic she wore the mask constantly and helped me in all ways...
- Maryanne O.
Elijah G.
5.0
I have known Eli 20 years. He is one of the most caring, gentle, humble people I have ever encountered. He is a sensitive listener and wise beyond his years. I have been lucky to have his warm presence in my life.
- Dave D.
Patience K.
5.0
Patience exceeded our expectations. She arrived perfectly on time each evening. Her calm, reserved and caring approach was exactly what was needed. She took the time to listen and learn what we needed. She was extremely dependable throughout the night and responded to every request with...
- Peter L.
Mary E.
5.0
Mary came at nights to help with my dad. She's very friendly, always willing to strike up a conversation! Every morning, she made sure that my dad had a bath and had clean clothes and teeth before leaving. Plus, my 4 year old would just wait by the door for her every night!! Thanks for everything,...
- Suzie L.
Miriane P.
5.0
She's got a great personality and i will recommend her for work anytime any day..
- Huerta H.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Allston, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Allston, MA?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Allston, MA, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Allston, MA?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Allston, MA is $25.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Allston, MA?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Allston, MA to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Allston, MA?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Allston, MA, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Allston, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Allston, MA, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.