Find Top Dementia Care Near Me in Athol, MA
We have 37 dementia care in Athol, MA! Compare and hire the best dementia care to fit your needs.
How it works
Share details about your dementia care needs
Match with highly rated local dementia care near you
Compare dementia care options and choose the best fit
Dementia care in Athol, MA
I am currently working with two women 94 and 95 yrs old for a few hours each week, providing companionship, meal preparation, transportation to appointments, errands and grocery shopping. In the past I have worked with an age group from early 20's to mid 70's with developmental disabilities who lived in their own apartments in...
Shelly can also help with: Respite care, transportation, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
(2)
Available full time or part time. Mornings Afternoons and overnights. 18 years experience. I do personal care, meal prep, drive to appts., companionship, housekeeping , pet care, etc..
Most of my clients have dementia/ Alzheimer s. I started out at Catholic Charities. Then got my CNA. I can work through tempest or private pay....
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We were very fortunate to have Rachel G caring for my wife during the last three years of her struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease and declining mobility. Rachel was always pleasant, punctual and reliable. She cared for Rita five six-hour days a week.
Rachel fed,...
John L.
Stephanie C.
Fitzwilliam, NH
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I've worked with seniors for 8 years in a retirement home setting providing services such as housekeeping, cooking, serving and activities. I worked in independent senior living, assisted living and dementia living areas. I also helped a few seniors clean and organize their apartments as a regular once a week job. I enjoy being...
Stephanie can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Honest, Dependable, Healthy Work Ethics, Happy, Can provide References, Worked as a private duty aid, to Nursing Home environment. As well as home care to Rehab units to long term, to Dementia care, to Companionship assistance.
Debra can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hello I am currently home health aide and CNA certified. I have taken the CPR first aide training course. I have work experience in nursing homes as well as in home care for about 10 years. I have also worked with elderly that have alzheimers dementia. I am working towards getting my degree to be a registered nurse. I take great...
Carissa can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a lna for 18 years and a Lpn since 2009
I have over 20 years experience with dementia care and I have been doing home care for almost 15 years
Fully vaccinated and boosted
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Melissa has been taking care of my mother five days a week for over four months. My mother has dementia and mood swings and can be challenging to take care of. Melissa has done a superb job of keeping my mom safe and on an even keel, and has treated her like...
Chris E.
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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
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.
5.0
(2)
I have worked with seniors now for well over 20 years. I have worked as a CNA in a Geriatric Behavioral Health setting at a small community hospital. I have also worked at a VA clinic for behavioral health.
Since the Pandemic I have only worked as a private duty home healthcare provider.
I provide compassion and patience with my...
Cathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Cathleen took great care of my 93 year old mother. She was a great help to us. She helped with everything to care for mom as well as getting her breakfast and lunch along with some laundry and housework. She was like part of the family! "
Ray A.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Laura and I live in Rutland. I love working with seniors. I took care of my mom when she lived with us. I prepared her meals, did her laundry, I did her medication every week and her favorite thing, trips to Foxwoods. After she passed, I started volunteering at our senior center delivering meals on wheels. I loved...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Laura provided reliable, respectful, cheerful and sincerely caring assistance and companionship to our family member for 2 years. She was our support. "
Jean H.
Nancy K.
Fitchburg, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been providing care for over 20 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia care, ADL's, transportation, errands, cooking and cleaning.
Nancy can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ivette, I am a certificated nurse assistant.
I am offering my services assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, companion care, groceries/errands etc.
I also have my Basic life support certification and dementia training.
I am fully vaccinated, non-smoker, very punctual,...
Ivette can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Ivette is the kind of employee anyone would be lucky to have. I can highly recommend Ivette. She was always kind, thoughtful and dependable. Ivette cared for my mom for about 4 years. Her duties were many and various. She handled all situations well. I have a...
Care member
Esther L.
Rutland, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for the passed 11 years. I have worked patients with multiple illnesses. I have experience in dementia care, Parkinsons, hospice and many more.
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Esther is very reliable, punctual, efficient and hard working. She gets the work done quickly. She does a great job at household tasks and running errands. I would highly recommend Esther."
Lowell M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HELLO!
Ive been a nursing asst. since 16 years old. Worked in many different settings, roughly 5 years at a nursing home and 6years home care. Ive had my CNA license for many years. I'm CPR certified. Experienced with Hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, And also patients with MS. I have experience with colostomy bags, catheters...
Hailey can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hailey has worked for my family six years now. Just last year my mother and father needed more care I made Hailey the lead aid. She took a lot of my shoulders! Taking care of hiring and firing, training and the scheduling of aids! Just a blessing. Would highly...
Julie H.
Mandy W.
Ashby, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 25 years of experience caring for and assisting the elderly population. I started out 35 years ago as a young girl wanting to be a home care nurse because my great grandmother had viting nurses. At 14 I started my journey by going to a vocational high school and studying the care of patients who required assistance. I was...
Mandy can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Mandy helped take care of my wife just before she ended up being admitted into hospice care. She was very helpful and caring, we were lucky to have her help us. I would hire her again."
David R.
Nicole D.
Hubbardston, MA
$22-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
30 years experience caring for others. Compassionate and patient. Home health, hospice, dementia experience.
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Rosanna G.
Fitchburg, MA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companion/caregiver Specializing In Dementia/Alzheimer's/memory Impairment.
I have worked as a private caregiver for the elderly for over 10 years. I have also cared for several family members including grandparents and parents with Dementia. I feel that it's important to focus on how the person is feeling and adjust your approach with them as needed. Building a space of trust is so important as their...
Rosanna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
- 6 months of experience in the dementia unit of the Cheshire county nursing home
- As a LNA I'm able to assist with all forms of direct care (feeding, toileting, changing, transfers, taking vital signs, etc.).
- I love animals so any and all pets are okay with me.
- My grandfather passed away from Lewy Body Dementia so I...
Daniel can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
2022 Companionship- elderly woman (early onset dementia): socialization, stimulation, grocery shopping, outings, preparing meals
2021 PCA + Companionship- elderly gentleman (Parkinson's, mild cognitive impairment, mobility deficit); assist out of bed AM/into bed PM, application/removal/cleaning external sheath catheter,...
Tina can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
2+yrs as home caregiver for elderly (including dementia, Alzheimer's, memory care, hoyer lift use, transport and medical appointment help, bathing, housekeeping, cooking, amputee transfer, personal hygiene care, etc.)
1+yr internship volunteer with Tucson Interfaith Community Services (elder companion visiting, shopping help,...
Hope can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Nelly L.
Fitchburg, MA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I worked with adult and senior for 6 years now. I am very reliable compassionate and caring person. I can help with ADL's, companion, meals, dressing, feeding..... etc. I have also have an experience with dementia elder's.
Nelly can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Showing 1 - 20 of 37
Recent dementia care reviews in Athol, MA
Rachel G.
5.0
We were very fortunate to have Rachel G caring for my wife during the last three years of her struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease and declining mobility. Rachel was always pleasant, punctual and reliable. She cared for Rita five six-hour days a week.
Rachel fed, bathed, dressed, moved Rita, and...
- John L.
Melissa P.
5.0
Melissa has been taking care of my mother five days a week for over four months. My mother has dementia and mood swings and can be challenging to take care of. Melissa has done a superb job of keeping my mom safe and on an even keel, and has treated her like family. She has been her constant...
- Chris E.
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.
Cathleen V.
5.0
Cathleen took great care of my 93 year old mother. She was a great help to us. She helped with everything to care for mom as well as getting her breakfast and lunch along with some laundry and housework. She was like part of the family!
- Ray A.
Laura R.
5.0
Laura provided reliable, respectful, cheerful and sincerely caring assistance and companionship to our family member for 2 years. She was our support.
- Jean H.
Additional Dementia Care Services
FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Athol, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Athol, 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 Athol, 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 Athol, 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 Athol, MA is $20.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Athol, 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 Athol, 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 Athol, 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 Athol, 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 Athol, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Athol, 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.