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Melissa G.
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Dedham, MA 02026

from $15 per hour

5 years of experience

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About Melissa

Experience: 5 yrs

I have 5 years of paid experience with clients with mild to moderate dementia, Frontal lobe dementia, Friedichs Atexia and housebound people seniors. I also cared for my parents. My Father was a doctor and had Parkinsons and a stroke. I cared for he and my Mother. She had dementia. I love using art therapy and singing, knowledge cards from Amazon gardening and afternoon tea with conversation to help seniors relax and feel at home with goals to make the day more enjoyable and slow the progression or poor health. Trips to the museum, garden centers and antique shopping are fun. I also do very light housework cooking and take clients to doctors appointments. I have enjoyed building relationships to family members and clients. My work as a musician has helped me with my companion field. Singing songs from the past with clients. drawing ect talking about current and past events are wonderful tools to encourage and stimulate the brain. I have excellent references.

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Services

Services offered

Dementia

Personal care

Rates

Recurring jobs

$15-20/hr

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Qualifications

Education

New England Conservatory of Music - 1990

Graduate degree - Music Vocal Performance

Languages

English

Professional skills

Alzheimers or dementia experience

Other Qualifications & Credentials

Experienced and caring companion with some help dressing meal preparation and taking to appointments. No lifting experience very little bathing experience

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

Safety

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