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60 dementia care are listed in Amherst, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 8 years
Dementia care in Amherst, MA
I have had 15+ years with active caregiving in in-home, hospital, and nursing home settings. I am certified with BLS, glucose testing for diabetes, CPR, first aid, and have brought experience with autism and schizophrenia as well.
Jeanne can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 6 years of experience. I can help with ADLs. I have worked with a quadriplegic client, autism, behavioral, dementia, Alzheimer's, returning home from surgery, and hospice. I have worked for the State of Illinois, and have been certified through the State of California to do home care. Very active and attentive...
Curtis can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Curtis to care for my husband, Jim, who has a spinal cord injury. I could not have chosen a better caregiver than Curtis. He is responsible, kind, caring and compassionate with my husband. He has a great sense of humor and he and Jim laugh and have a lot...
Eunice M.
5.0
(1)
COVID-CAUTIOUS
VAXXED
MASKED
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I have provided companionship/care to seniors; including my mother-- who required full-transfers and 24-hour care.
I am experienced with Dementia and Alzheimer's, Diabetes, CVAs, Amputations, etc. Too many seniors feel "shoved in the corner", especially those with disabilities. I...
Cynthia can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery...
Robert U.
Pamela B.
Amherst, MA
$28-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Provide in-home care for disabled, cognitively impaired, and chronically ill patients: hands-on experienced with clients suffering from stroke, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy. I prepare food according to diet plan; ensure patients follow Care plans, diets, and exercise plans. I also assist with feeding,...
Pamela can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Pamela is wonderful, high energy, loves to organize and clean and keep things tidy. She follows through on various tasks of the day and week. She is a good communicator, notices my mother's subtle health changes and informs us (the family) promptly and the other...
Candee G.
I like and have experience interacting with elderly individuals and providing companion services. I have provided personal care, including bathing and dressing for a woman who was recovering from a heart attack. I enjoy hearing about people's lives and fostering as much independence as possible. I play tolerable bridge and love...
Marlene can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had four years of experience working as a companion/caregiver for an elderly man with Dementia. Prior to that, I volunteered at a Nursing Center with my dog as a pet therapy team through Pets and People. As a caregiver, I am happy to plan activities, run errands, go out to events, cook, help with cleaning, administer...
Julia can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Julia L. cared for my Mom in South Deerfield before and was very good.
We are hoping she can fit my Mom into her regular daily schedule, few hours every afternoon between 2:00 PM to 6:00 or close to these hours as she can
Gary"
Gary B.
Unfortunately the lady I was taking care of past away. So I'm back on here.
I have taken care of a variety of different people.. people with multiple sclerosis, down syndrome, early dementia, early Alzheimer's to people who just needed company. Everybody is different and unique.
Kim can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, respite care, light cleaning & more
Eulalee D.
Sunderland, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Live-In Home Care. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patient in long-term facilities, and in Assisted Living. I also offer home care services working overnight shifts, providing live-in home care services, and house manager services.
Currently attending...
Eulalee can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Licensed Nurse
I describe myself as compassionate, calm and attentive. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy connecting with people and helping them navigate their home environment. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help people and families meet the needs of seniors and individuals who are having health and mobility issues. I enjoy...
Cyndi can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, respite care, companionship & more
I am a licensed nurse with over 40 years of experience in skilled care, and dementia care in local nursing homes and home care settings. I am hospice trained, can do post surgical care, and am a CWW, a wound care certified nurse. I have spent my working life taking care of seniors, both while I attended Boston City Hospital for...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Avery S.
Shutesbury, MA
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 2 years of paid experience as a Home Health Aide, six year experience in the aging field, and 4 years of personal experience caring for my disabled mother.
I have my masters in Management of Aging Services and am trained to care for those with Dementia. My CNA expired in 2015 but I still hold the skills.
Happy to help...
Avery can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been a CNA for 10 yrs and I have experience with nursing homes, home care, assisted living, hospice, respite, I am Alzheimer's and Dementia certified, CPR certified
Jasmine can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Shannon. I am a 49-year-old mom of 7 children. (5 adults and two teens)
I enjoy helping others, I am compassionate, dependable and hard working. I have worked as a PCA for 3 years, and also took care of a client with dementia up until my recent move from Massachusetts to Connecticut. I have worked personally...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, transportation, errands
5.0
"Shannon is the best. She's an incredibly loving and caring caregiver who we entrusted the care of my elderly aunt suffering from dementia with. From the very first meeting, Shannon treated my aunt like she was part of her family and they bonded quickly. My aunt...
Chris P.
5.0
(3)
I have cared for Alzheimer and dementia patients for 33 years. I began taking care of my Dad with early onset Alzheimer . It is a hard job but very rewarding. I have only taken care of three other patients since them. One was very forgetful, didn't want to bath and wouldn't leave the house. Well, that all changed when I started...
Anne can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anne takes pride in her care services. She is very attentive and passionate with her clients. I would highly recommend Anne."
Paula C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Registered Nurse, BSN., retired. I am considered dependable, kind and compassionate. I was also a case manager for the state of Mass.-Dept. of Developmental Services for 30 years. Worked with individuals with cognitive disabilities, mental health issues, those with dementia, on hospice and the elderly.
My fingerprints are on...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, visiting physician, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"When my brother’s health began to fail and he needed in-home personal care, I put an urgent request for service on Care.com. Lisa responded that day and her skill, focus on problem-solving, and caring helped prevent a catastrophe. Her knowledge of services helped...
William T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, mature woman experienced helping with the following: appointment, activities, and medication management; transportation; bill pay; bookkeeping; groceries; meal preparation; laundry and housekeeping; plant care; pet care, senior care. Experienced with dementia.
Personal interests include: mindfulness; meditation;...
Marilyn can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Marilyn is a tremendously positive force in the lives of my children and myself. She is incredibly hard-working, communicative, and a joy to be around. Her organizational and house-keeping skills have been a huge asset to my life as a single mom, and her kindness...
Lexie K.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alyssa I'm 27 yrs old & I have 8 years experience as a Nurse Assistant. I'm very patient, loving & understanding . I have experience in NH long term care, rehab, hospice & private home care. I absolutely love what I do and cannot imagine doing anything else . I have great references and full availability ....
Alyssa can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
3.0
"Alyssa was very good when she was at work, however within the first 2 weeks she had called in as well as quit without notice leaving us in a very difficult position. She was also not forthcoming about her multiple jobs and lack of reliable transportation. We would...
Dale S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a CNA for the past 10 years, I started in high school with a CNA program and I have been doing it ever since. I love what I do, and I will be going for my LPN in the next couple years. I have experience with many different types of disabilities and conditions, including paraplegic, quadriplegic, dementia,...
Rhiannon can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Rhiannon helped care for my wife for about 9 months after she had a stroke. Initially there were a lot of medical issues, including needing to manage her G-tube feedings and meds. As time went on it was more companionship and light housekeeping. She also helped...
Lisa And Deb L.
Kathleen P.
Springfield, MA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in senior care because I have taken care of both my parents, and my aunt when they were ill. I have lived in for periods of time to help them. I have also worked for home helpers and interim healthcare and stavros. I have done shared living with a handicapped woman in my home. Presently I am working with 2...
Kathleen can also help with: Personal care, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care & more
5.0
"I wanted to put in a review of Kathleen. Even though I did not get to hire her, which was my fault entirely (shortly after we began our conversations, my father took a turn for the worse), I have to acknowledge her for her promptness in replies, genuine concern for...
Karyl C.
5.0
(8)
Hello. I've been doing home care for 20 years off and on off.
I've taken care of my great aunt , my husbands grand mother , both my grandparents , and several clients over the years. As well as have some knowledge of Mitochondrial Disease from caring for a friend who has it.
I hold certificates in personal care , dementia...
Heidi can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
" Heidi is a very sweet person she takes matters into her own and goes above and beyond to help whoever is in need "
Nicole S.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Amherst, MA
Curtis H.
5.0
I hired Curtis to care for my husband, Jim, who has a spinal cord injury. I could not have chosen a better caregiver than Curtis. He is responsible, kind, caring and compassionate with my husband. He has a great sense of humor and he and Jim laugh and have a lot of fun together. He encourages Jim...
- Eunice M.
Cynthia M.
5.0
Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery and she took care of her as if she...
- Robert U.
Pamela B.
5.0
Pamela is a wonderful caregiver for my elderly mother. She is dependable, flexible, eager and professional. Pam is a kind, compassionate and competent caregiver and we recommend her unreservedly.
- Chris C.
Julia L.
5.0
Julia L. cared for my Mom in South Deerfield before and was very good.
We are hoping she can fit my Mom into her regular daily schedule, few hours every afternoon between 2:00 PM to 6:00 or close to these hours as she can
Gary
- Gary B.
Shannon S.
5.0
There has not been a PCA/ caregiver more reliable, honest, self-directed, courteous, kind and senior care knowledgeable than Shannon. This is what she was born to do! Her gentleness with my Mom, and understanding of senior's need to remain independent is pretty remarkable. We just never thought we...
- Nikia P.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Amherst, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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 Amherst, MA is $21.60.
How can I find dementia care near me in Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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 Amherst, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Amherst, 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.
Ratings for Amherst, MA dementia care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Dementia Care in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care.