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58 dementia care are listed in Amherst, MA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby dementia care is 6 years

Dementia care in Amherst, MA

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Jeanne S.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Dementia CNA

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I have had 15+ years with active caregiving in in-home, hospital, and nursing home settings. I am certified with BLS, glucose testing for diabetes, CPR, first aid, and have brought experience with autism and schizophrenia as well.
Jeanne can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Curtis H.


Amherst, MA

$29/hr6 yrs exp

Very Efficient, Kind Caregiver

5.0

(7)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 6 years of experience. I can help with ADLs. I have worked with a quadriplegic client, autism, behavioral, dementia, Alzheimer's, returning home from surgery, and hospice. I have worked for the State of Illinois, and have been certified through the State of California to do home care. Very active and attentive...
Curtis can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Curtis to care for my husband, Jim, who has a spinal cord injury. I could not have chosen a better caregiver than Curtis. He is responsible, kind, caring and compassionate with my husband. He has a great sense of humor and he and Jim laugh and have a lot...

Eunice M.

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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care/Companion

COVID-CAUTIOUS VAXXED MASKED AND DISTANCED I have provided companionship/care to seniors; including my mother-- who required full-transfers and 24-hour care. I am experienced with Dementia and Alzheimer's, Diabetes, CVAs, Amputations, etc. Too many seniors feel "shoved in the corner", especially those with disabilities. I...
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery...

Robert U.

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Deborah M.


Amherst, MA

$16-50/hr1 yrs exp

I hold a CNA license and have experience in Memory Care and Assisted Living. I have provided personalized, attentive care for seniors at all levels of independence. I am skilled in ADLs, medication administration, dementia care, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. I have worked closely with families and nurses to ensure...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, errands
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Provide in-home care for disabled, cognitively impaired, and chronically ill patients: hands-on experienced with clients suffering from stroke, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy. I prepare food according to diet plan; ensure patients follow Care plans, diets, and exercise plans. I also assist with feeding,...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
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CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Pamela is a wonderful caregiver for my elderly mother. She is dependable, flexible, eager and professional. Pam is a kind, compassionate and competent caregiver and we recommend her unreservedly."

Chris C.

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Donna L.


Hatfield, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Companion Available

I took care of my grandmother who had dementia. She did have aides but I did the basics... light housekeeping, grocery shopping, taking her out for a ride, medication management, bringing her to her appointments. I then was a companion to an elderly lady in Amherst who had dementia. We would talk, sing, play games, watch TV,...
5.0
"We have friends who Hired Donna, we hope to Hire her too for Senior Home Care in South Deerfield. Gary"

Gary B.

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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Gentle, Intuitive, Nurturing, Experienced Care Provider

4.4

(7)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 7 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
Rachel can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Rachel was fabulous in every way! I felt safe and listened to. She was thoughtful and smart! I hold her in high regard!"

Stefani E.

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James W.


Hadley, MA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

CNA

- Friendly and professional CNA certified and Medical Assistant (experience but no license) - Dementia and Alzheimer's Certified - CPR, First Aide, BLS Certified - Vitals and measurements - Trained with medial machinery (colostomy bags, POC, EKGs, catheters, patient lifts and oxygen tanks) - HIPPA compliant - Medication...
James can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Eulalee D.


Sunderland, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Live-In Home Care. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patient in long-term facilities, and in Assisted Living. I also offer home care services working overnight shifts, providing live-in home care services, and house manager services. Currently attending...
Eulalee can also help with: Personal care, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Kim D.


Granby, MA

$19-25/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have taken care of a variety of different people. People with multiple sclerosis, down syndrome, dementia, Alzheimer's to people who just needed companionship. I have taken care of some great ladies. .
Kim can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care, companionship, dementia & more
I help out my friend who is 66. She has the starting of dementia. I hope her with cleaning, grocery shopping, sometimes bring her to doctors appointments when I can. I enjoy helping people and I enjoy being around people. Although I haven't worked for a company helping seniors, I do enjoy it.
Amy can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep
I have previous experience working in group homes with older adults with developmental disabilities and dementia. I have experience with Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, gait belts, lift chairs ect. I have run an in home program for an individual with a traumatic brain injury and have changed a g-tube, performed tube feedings,...
Amber can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Andrea B.


Northampton, MA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Andrea..

I am a licensed nurse with over 40 years of experience in skilled care, and dementia care in local nursing homes and home care settings. I am hospice trained, can do post surgical care, and am a CWW, a wound care certified nurse. I have spent my working life taking care of seniors, both while I attended Boston City Hospital for...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia & more
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Ivette M.


Wendell, MA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ivette, I am a certificated nurse assistant. I am originally from Mexico City. 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...
Ivette can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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...

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Heidi P.


Chicopee, MA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Flexible With Hours . Part Time Employment

Hello. I've been doing home care for 20 years off and on off. I've taken care of my great aunt , my husbands grand mother , both my grandparents , and several clients over the years. As well as have some knowledge of Mitochondrial Disease from caring for a friend who has it. I hold certificates in personal care , dementia...
Heidi can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
" Heidi is a very sweet person she takes matters into her own and goes above and beyond to help whoever is in need "

Nicole S.

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Anne S.


Chicopee, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

33Years Of Senior Care

I have cared for Alzheimer and dementia patients for 33 years. I began taking care of my Dad with early onset Alzheimer . It is a hard job but very rewarding. I have only taken care of three other patients since them. One was very forgetful, didn't want to bath and wouldn't leave the house. Well, that all changed when I started...
Anne can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"We hired Anne to assist with the care of our mother. She helped us for about six months. Anne was excellent on several fronts. She assisted her in bathing and personal care. She related any concerns on her health status almost daily. When our mother was in the...

Jim M.

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Alyssa M.


Holyoke, MA

$19/hr8 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alyssa I'm 27 yrs old & I have 8 years experience as a Nurse Assistant. I'm very patient, loving & understanding . I have experience in NH long term care, rehab, hospice & private home care. I absolutely love what I do and cannot imagine doing anything else . I have great references and full availability ....
Alyssa can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Alyssa is caring, compassionate and hard working. We were very fortunate to have Alyssa help us."

Zoe Z.

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Kathleen P.


Springfield, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am interested in senior care because I have taken care of both my parents, and my aunt when they were ill. I have lived in for periods of time to help them. I have also worked for home helpers and interim healthcare and stavros. I have done shared living with a handicapped woman in my home. Presently I am working with 2...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I wanted to put in a review of Kathleen. Even though I did not get to hire her, which was my fault entirely (shortly after we began our conversations, my father took a turn for the worse), I have to acknowledge her for her promptness in replies, genuine concern for...

Karyl C.

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Amanda H.


Wilbraham, MA

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Care At Home

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am an honest caring , respectful , loving care provider / LPN with 8 years experience with live- in care and hourly care . I am also 1st aid and CPR certified and I do love my job as well as my client, I have worked with client with dementia, cancer , hospice, Parkinson's , Alzheimer's and stroke rehab. I do love taking care...
Amanda can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Very qualified, caring and professional. We are so lucky to have hired Amanda."

David L.

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Mary W.


Greenfield, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a healthy, cheerful and reliable woman who seeks jobs caring for elders. I have 15 years of valuable and verifiable experience. Certification in CPR and Medication Management. Experience with dementia/ Alzheimer's, Parkinson's. I have love in my heart and availability in my life. Let's talk!
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Mary is truly superb: compassionate, professional, efficient, and a true partner in supporting my mother through her dementia journey. Mary excelled at tasks that varied from cooking meals, taking mom for walks in woods, shopping with and then for mom, helping...

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Recent dementia care reviews in Amherst, MA

Curtis H.

5.0

I hired Curtis to care for my husband, Jim, who has a spinal cord injury. I could not have chosen a better caregiver than Curtis. He is responsible, kind, caring and compassionate with my husband. He has a great sense of humor and he and Jim laugh and have a lot of fun together. He encourages Jim...

- Eunice M.

Cynthia M.

5.0

Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery and she took care of her as if she...

- Robert U.

Pamela B.

5.0

Pamela is a wonderful caregiver for my elderly mother. She is dependable, flexible, eager and professional. Pam is a kind, compassionate and competent caregiver and we recommend her unreservedly.

- Chris C.

Donna L.

5.0

We have friends who Hired Donna, we hope to Hire her too for Senior Home Care in South Deerfield. Gary

- Gary B.

Rachel C.

5.0

You will know you've made the right choice with Rachel the moment you meet her! Being kind, thoughtful and patient, she understands people from the inside out and her approach is directed with importance, validation, understanding and active listening. Her intuition is vital and a gift toward...

- Lerisa B.

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Ratings for Amherst, MA dementia care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Dementia Care in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 58 listed dementia care.