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I'd describe my personality as /kind knowledgeable
I like caring for seniors. To bring my experience to enhance the life's and quality of helping people live their best life. Promote self esteem and self worth . Provide care and service to individuals/ families .
I started caring for seniors when I was 18 years old ,...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, errands, home modification, transportation, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've spent the last 5+ years caring for my two aging grandparents who unfortunately both recently passed away. Each with varying health issues and dementia.
I am naturally nurturing and compassionate. As my family quickly realized it is incredibly hard to not only care for but manage the day-to-day operations of a household...
Alexandra can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My...
Care member
Shayna G.
Waterford, CT
$15-20/hr
Love elderly people. My grandfather is suffering from Lewy body dementia, so I know a lot about that. I have my own transportation as well. Would love to help someone out in need whatever that may be.
Shayna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for years taking care of both my parents and my father in law,
I ha the full knowledge of taking care of clients that suffer from Dementia, PARKINSON congestive heart failure and more. I've become a care giver to share my love and compassionate care to Elders if anyone is interested please ask for my...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Hello, my name is Katie. I've worked in a wide range of caregiver jobs from nursing homes, group homes and private care. I've had my cna license and been doing this line of work for over 14 years. I have a wide range of skills from dementia care, wound care, basic ADLs, prepping meals and cleaning. I love working in this field,...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Certified & Insured PCT with 25 yrs experience in the medical field. I provide quality in home care for your loved ones promoting safe, healthy, happy, independent living. I also have great experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's. References available upon request.
Tracy can also help with: Respite care, home modification, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
CPR
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$20/hr
Getting Old In America Shouldn't Be So Isolating: It Takes A Community Of Care
Hello,
This is Katie and I am a 32-year-old graduate student studying Early Childhood Special Ed at UC Denver. I strongly believe that our society devalues the process of aging and that senior care has become a crisis in this country. Children of the elderly are left with the heavy burden of either putting their parents in care...
Katie can also help with: Respite care, personal care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Hello! My name is Alexis and I'm currently a junior at Springfield College. For the last 2-3 years I have worked for a private agency which houses and creates job/ day programs for adults with different needs (dementia, schizophrenia, autism, etc.). I have worked with people of varying ages, from 23 years old to 76. I believe...
Hi, I'm Hayley and I love working with seniors! I have been doing this type of work for about 2 years and I love it. I have experience with working with seniors who have Alzheimer's and Dementia. The services I can provide include: bathing, grooming, showering, transfers, transportation, companion, medicine reminding, meal...
Hello , I am a certified nursing assistant, I have started nursing school . I also have my CPR , bls , cpi certification. I have worked at Yale new haven health Lawrence & memorial hospital, as well as Backus hospital. I have done private home care working with post polio, Parkinson's , as well as muscular dystrophy. I have also...
Antonia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Pauline C.
Chester, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companion/Caregiver ...Alzheimers/Dementia Experienced....refrences Available
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience with senior care comes from caring for my own loved ones when they were faced with change and challenges as they aged. Alzheimer's/dementia clients need someone who has patience, understanding the disease and the stages. I currently care for 2 clients with Alzheimer's and I understand the challenges that come with...
Pauline can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
Hello My Name is Linda. I have been a caregiver for many clients with 20 years of experience in taking care of various health problems such as heart problems, diabetes, amputations, spinal cord injury, various cancer patients, clients with dementia, autoimmune disease, bladder and bowel regiment. I also have managed medication...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
Laura M.
Westbrook, CT
$12-17/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have had 9 plus years working with adult residents with Alzheimer's and dementia in a residential care facility. My duties included bathing, dressing, and toileting. I also spent time talking with them about their families and about things that were important to them. Making sure they were comfortable and happy was something...
Laura can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
Melissa P.
Chester, CT
$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello Families, I'm Melissa. I have 20 years of dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, ALS, TBI, bedridden, amputation. Experience. I love what I do, I am good at what I do and educated on what I do. I've been doing home care for over 10 years. I started my career with mentally challenged. Then with elderly.. Let me help you or...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 20 years. I have worked in hospitals, retirement homes, and the last 10 years I have been doing private home care. I have 20 years of experience with dementia/Alzheimer's, oncology patients, Parkinson's etc..
Kelly can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kelly helped take care of my mom who had a small stroke and my dad who had dementia. When dad couldn't or wouldn't cooperate Kelly would find a way to help him do what needed to be done with grace and humor. She could see past his dementia and liked him as a...
Wendy C.
Kathy G.
Ledyard, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am reliable, respectful, and enjoy helping people live safely and independently at home.
10+ years of CNA/HHA experience allows me to customize services for all levels of care, including hospice, diabetes, dementia, wound care, or companionship.
Services offered support all ADL'S and IADL'S (bathing, grooming, meal...
Kathy can also help with: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kathy is absolutely incredible. She has really changed our lives while she's been with our family. Kathy has gone above and beyond for us and she is so dependable. Her attention to detail, and the care she has given my grandmother, is outstanding. She always has my...
Jillian O.
Bhekinkosi B.
New London, CT
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
I am a 39-year-old guy who loves to work with the elderly. Im a CNA and I did mostly live-ins and hourly, too. I worked with people with disabilities, Alzheimer's, dementia, etc. I love my job and I do it with all my heart. I am that kind of a person who is dependable and responsible.
Bhekinkosi can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
3.0
"Don't know what happened. Without going into his stuff, he needed 10 days off, I held his position, i couldn't work and leave my mother alone, but he just didn't show up anymore. No response to my attempts for contact and didn't / wouldn't return my house key."
Elima L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Managing care is what I do. Food prep, shopping, errands, scheduling. You name it. I am passionate about taking care of my clients. I am CPR certified. I have been certified as a CNA since 2012 and still am currently. As well as PCA & RA. I have worked with dementia patients, paraplegic, IV drains, diabetes. Look forward of...
Katherine can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"We hired Katherine to help with our 95 year old mother stay in her home. Katherine can relate to mom and works to make sure mom is safe in her home. Mom looks forward to her coming each week. I would recommend Katherine."
Janet L.
Chelsea C.
Norwich, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
If your looking for quality help from a reliable and trustworthy nurse then you have found her! I have done work with hospice, total care and dementia patients. I am able to do housework/errands as well as transport.
Chelsea can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Chelsea has been taking care of my wife with Alzheimer’s for the last 9 months up until her passing in January. Chelsea is smart, honest, caring and an extremely dependable individual. It was always a pleasure to have her here in the house. She was a vital part...
Thomas V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
PCA with valid certificate. Experience with paralazation, diabetics, heart conditions, feeding tube, dementia and medication assistance
Charlene can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Charlene is literally the best and I would highly recommend her when she is available. She is reliable and punctual and has made a extremely difficult situation with my Mother much easier. She has a great personality and my mom truly loves her, she has become part...
Matthew J.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Old Lyme, CT
Alexandra M.
5.0
Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My siblings were so fortunate to have...
- Care member
Kelly W.
5.0
Kelly I feel became part of our family. We hired Kelly to help care for my dad during the nights. She was beyond caring and loving to my father. Kelly was always on time, went above and beyond and we truly just loved having her in our home and part of my father's care-giving team. She would be...
- Deborah B.
Kathy G.
5.0
We were so fortunate to find Cathy . She's professional, much more than competent , very kind and insightful. Thank you Cathy for making such a difference !
- Mike S.
Bhekinkosi B.
3.0
Don't know what happened. Without going into his stuff, he needed 10 days off, I held his position, i couldn't work and leave my mother alone, but he just didn't show up anymore. No response to my attempts for contact and didn't / wouldn't return my house key.
- Elima L.
Katherine S.
5.0
We hired Katherine to help with our 95 year old mother stay in her home. Katherine can relate to mom and works to make sure mom is safe in her home. Mom looks forward to her coming each week. I would recommend Katherine.
- Janet L.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Old Lyme, CT
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Old Lyme, CT?
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 Old Lyme, CT, 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 Old Lyme, CT?
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 Old Lyme, CT is $25.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Old Lyme, CT?
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 Old Lyme, CT 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 Old Lyme, CT?
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 Old Lyme, CT, 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 Old Lyme, CT?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Old Lyme, CT, 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.