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Sonia K.

Senior Care

Revere, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
I have 6+ years with experience with care. Especially for dementia patients. I take care of elders like there my own family! Love them I'm very patient with them I laugh with them making them smile makes my day it shows me that they are happy! I'm fun, funny, and love to have conversations! I'm very compassionate I take pride in...
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Addis K.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
home modification
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Addis has been a wonderful presence at our home. She is highly professional, reliable, pleasant, caring and kind. She gives good suggestions and follows...

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Gertrude R.

Care With A Smile

Burlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm dedicated and take my work as family. I value people's time and trust. I've worked for more than two years, ive worked on hospice clients, dementia clients and senior citizens. I'm very efficient in my work and all with a smile

Sara A. says "She is marvelous! Kind, thoughtful and considerate, intelligent, always cheerful and upbeat, gentle, dependable and accommodating to any changes. In short,...

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Patricia K.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Danvers, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
I am a certified nursing assistant with over 10 years of experience. I have had the opportunity to work in both private homes and large facilities like assisted live-ins. I am well-versed with conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia, and also dealing with those who just need a little assistance to make their lives comfortable....

Bill C. says "Patricia worked with me in caring for my wife who recently passed away. I needed help that would be exceptional due to the need in caring for my wife. In...

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Jessica C.

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
home modification
visiting physician
hospice services
I am a Certified nurse assistant. I love working with elderly people helping them reach their goals in life. I have good customer service, and communication skills. I also have the ability to quickly learn. I have provided for personal care and safety for patient. I am able to anticipate to the needs of the patient and family....

Care Member says "Jessica is a wonderful caregiver! She is reliable, competent, a good communicator, caring, compassionate, and truly loves what she does! She has been an...

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Justine R.

HHA

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 12 years of experience and counting. I genuinely just really enjoy spending time interacting and helping seniors and generally just anyone in need of an extra hand. I am very easy going, love socializing of course when appropriate. I am extremely empathetic, compassionate,...

Care Member says "Justine is very attentive, compassionate and tender. The care she gave my mother was a blessing for my mother and me and my siblings."

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Lisa C.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Saugus, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
I enjoy making people happy. I realize some families need help with one parent or the other. I would love to help those families if I can. I helped care for my Nana Flo. God rest her soul. She had mobility issues and dementia. I also helped with her medication and numerous doctors visits. I just spent time talking with her or...

Luanne F. says "We hired Lisa to care for our 90 year old mother with slight dementia. Lisa was a god send she loved our mother like her own. Lisa cooked meals, made...

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Sergia T.

Senior Caregiver

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
home modification
visiting physician
personal care
I am a HHA/ CNA, certified by the Red Cross. I have been working with seniors with many forms of illnesses and ailments including Dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and also disabled clients. I've been doing this job since 1993, have experience and a clean CORI. I've worked for private clients and agencies. I'm a Dominican woman...

Anita A. says "Sergia is a very caring and loving caregiver. She is a hard worker, dependable and conscientious . I would highly recommend Sergia to care for your loved...

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Myra M.

Love Elderly Care!

Salem, MA

3.7(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
I am a trained HHA, pharmacy tech, eork at Sakem ER and have private patients. I love caring for elderly and I specialize in dementia patients. I am a trained musician, love to read to people, spend time outside and generally make their life happy and meaningful. I have a reliable car and willing to do errands and...

Joel N. says "Myra is the person you want to find when looking for a caregiver, especially for someone with dementia or other elderly needs. She is honest, hardworking,...

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Namande N.

A Compassionate Friend

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
respite care
hospice services
personal care
My name is Marion. I have been working as a caregiver to the seniors for the last six years. , I am a certified nursing Assistant and CPR , first Aide trained and MAP certified . I have experience in caring for individuals with special needs, seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's. I am driven by the passion to care for others...

Care Member says "She was my surpervisor in a group home and she a good team player how showed a lot of compassion and was ever on time"

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Lisa B.

Caring , Dependable And Love What I Do

Peabody, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a nurse for 28 years in long term care , working with dementia and hospice patients. I absolutely love taking care of the elderly and want to focus on providing excellent care and providing 1:1 care. Working in a facility , we are not able to provide the time and care are elderly deserve. With all my skills and...

Care Member says "Lisa is wonderful. Prompt, communicative, kind and thorough. I can’t say enough great things about how she cared for my Mom. "

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Scarlett F.

Certified Nurse Assistant / Cook/ Organizer

Peabody, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced certified nurse assistant/home health aide in elderly care for almost 16 years , I am assisting people with a variety of needs depending on their health condition , including advanced dementia . My focus is constantly on my client's wellbeing starting with vital signs , hygiene routine , meal prep/feeding ,...

Joanne I. says "Scarlett is one of the most endearing people i have ever met. I am recovering from a big surgery and my choices were rehab or a CNA. Scarlett has been...

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Mary E.

Home Health Aide/personal Care Attendant

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
live-in home care
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Mary, I have 17years' experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients, including people with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson disease. I have a passion for helping people, especially those needing in-home care services. I help with daily activities, meal preparation, light...

Care Member says "Mary was a deeply competent, dedicated, creative and skilled caregiver for our parents. She navigated a complicated and at time chaotic home environment...

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Maxie G.

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I moved to Boston June 1st 2021. I grew up on New Hampshire my whole life and attended the University of New Hampshire. I currently work as an Activities coordinator at a dementia unit. I have been working at the assistant living since July 2021. Prior to working there, I work at an assistant living in New Hampshire since 2017....

Samantha T. says "Maxie was hired to take care of my grandmother in a home setting. My grandmother grew quite fond of Maxie and she provided excellent care &...

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Gladys B.

I Just Love Working With Elderly Helping Them With Their Needs, It Is Rewarding !

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Companionship
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I am an experienced CNA/HHA with passion and empathy. I have had an opportunity of taking care of a number of elderly with different challenges like Alzheimer's and dementia among others. Working with them was never a challenge because I look at it as a lesson learned.

Susan N. says "She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."

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Miriane P.

Certified Nursing Assistant And Clinical Assistant

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Huerta H. says "She's got a great personality and i will recommend her for work anytime any day.."

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Nancy C.

20 Plus Years Experience In All Levels Of Care

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
home modification
respite care
hospice services
I have over 30 years experience working as a caregiver and manager of care in private homes, assisted living, and nursing homes. I have specialized training working with individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementia. I am a CNA (certified nursing assistant). I have reliable transportation and can do medicine management,...

Stanley L. says "Nancy is highly experienced, compassionate and skilled. She cared for my wife during a very challenging period of her Alzheimer's care, which involved...

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Nicauris P.

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
live-in home care
home modification
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Responsible, conscientious and caring "

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Brendah A.

I Love To Love

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With over 10 years experience being in the medical field, I have all the necessary skills to care for your loved one both at home and in an assisted living facility. Experience with dementia, Parkinson's disease, hospice, companion, personal care etc are what I excel in.

Henry R. says "Brendah came aboard to help with my wife who was in her fourth year with Parkinson's. Brendah is smart, cheerful and delightful to have around. She is...

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Kenia A.

CNA

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
home modification
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
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....

Alex V. says "Kenia is one of the most loyal, honest, understanding, caring person I've ever known. In 2007 she took me into her house with my 3 year old daughter, helped...

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  • 60 dementia care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dementia care is 5.0

Recent dementia care reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA

Dementia Care in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care

Addis K.

Addis has been a wonderful presence at our home. She is highly professional, reliable, pleasant, caring and kind. She gives good suggestions...

- Care member

Gertrude R.

She is marvelous! Kind, thoughtful and considerate, intelligent, always cheerful and upbeat, gentle, dependable and accommodating to any...

- Sara A.

Patricia K.

Patricia worked with me in caring for my wife who recently passed away. I needed help that would be exceptional due to the need in caring...

- Bill C.

FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.

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 Melrose, MA is $22.50.

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 Melrose, MA to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.

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 Melrose, MA, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.

When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Melrose, 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.

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