About Joelle

Joelle has been caring for my husband, who has Alzheimer's, for over four years. She is amazing with him. Her mission has always been keeping him meaningfully engaged. She gets him outdoors for short walks whenever possible, guides him though his PT exercises, plays cards with him, helps him prepare desserts and fruit salads, supervises him on his exercise bike, and generally keeps him active while allowing him to choose more restful activities like reading or occasionally watching TV. She has adjusted her approach to him as his needs have become greater. She always treats him with respect and kindness. She pitches in around our house when needed, prepping food for dinner (she used to be a caterer), making beds, folding laundry, etc. I appreciate that if she sees something that needs to be done, she does it! She began with us just one afternoon a week, but she has gradually built up her time as our needs became greater, and she is now with us five afternoons a week. She has seldom missed a day with us or been late, either. She is one of the most reliable people in my life! Conscientious about sanitation, she reminds him to wash his hands, and she will wear a mask if she has been exposed to someone who has been ill. I could not have kept my husband at home this long without her help. She has become like a family member. I bless the day we found her!