Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Columbia, IL
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60 dementia care are listed in Columbia, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 10 years
Dementia care in Columbia, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
COVID VACCINATED w/proof
I am 51 years of age.
I love interacting with seniors.
I'm a great listener.
I am generally a happy & positive person.
I'm experienced in Providing Companionship. I have experience helping to keep the mind working well. Ex. Play Cards or Crosswords together; and misc. physician recommended activities...
Maria can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Maria helped us out by taking care of my mom while we were visiting St Louis. My mom has dementia and was particularly tense and confused in a new place. Maria was very sweet and kind to her. She was able to take care of her despite my mom wanting to roam and go...
Ali H.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chelsey and I have worked in the caregiving field for nearly 13 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia, diabetic care, catheters, colostomy, cancer diagnosis, knowledgeable with medications, have had proper training with Hoyer lifts, sit to stands, and much more. Caring for others is truly my...
Chelsey can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Chelsey helped take care of my dad with Alzhimers for roughly a year and a half. She was a consistent hard worker and would help prepare healthy meals and help out with chores like dishes, laundry and odds and ends around the house. She is dedicated and...
Care member
Margaret G.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced speech pathologist with 20 experience in healthcare including Rehabilitation and acute care. I am specialized in cognitive linguistic care and the treatment of dementia and generalized cognitive disorders. I am partially Retired but I'd very much like to return to my work in geriatrics or elder care.
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Margaret has been a wonderful addition to our family! She is patient and communicates very well with my mom who has dementia. She plays games that stimulate her brain and gives mom the feeling of having a true friend. She's reliable, helpful and has a happy...
Becky B.
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois. I have 6 years experience working with seniors in long term care settings. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional. I am branching into home care because I believe, especially with Dementia, care in a home...
Jessica can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
CNA
I've been a senior caregiver for 17 years and before that I was in the field of Social Work. I am an honest, dependable and experienced caregiver and I'm eager to begin caring for you or your relative.
Most of those I've cared for had more than one medical condition. The majority had some form of dementia as well as other...
Regina can also help with: Personal care, transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
I cared for my father with Parkinson's disease and my mother with Alzheimer's disease. I have experience with physical incapacities as well as mental and dementia incapacities. I will never correct a dementia patient. I will be whoever they need or want me to be in the moment and never argue with them. I am patient and love to...
Vickie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Hi! I have 5+ years experience working with elderly clients and am registered with the Family Care Safety Registry. Many of my clients have had Alzheimer's disease, and I provided overnight care as well as care during the day. I assisted to and from the bathroom, facilitated memory activities such as looking through photo albums...
Caroline can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Gwendella, CNA,
Enjoys caring for patients of all ages and backgrounds, as well as building a relationship with families. I am dedicated to providing compassionate care. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare. Hospice care, long term care, rehabilitation care, Dementia and Alzheimer's care. I have flexible hours and...
Gwendella can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Madison P.
Arnold, MO
$8-13/hr
Hi! I have experience working as a nurses aide and I'm in school now obtaining my CCMA. I worked at a long term care facility for a year and I have experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's disease. Please let me know if interested!
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, transportation
I have worked with Alzheimer's and dementia patients for the last 15 years I am very, very experienced.
Jessica can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
24 years of experience. Experience with hospice care, Alzheimer's/dementia. Experience with colostomy bags, Trachs, foley caths. Wound dressing, Medication management. Willing to do light housekeeping, transportation to and from doctors appointments. References available upon request. I will treat your family member like one of...
Felicia can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Sarah B.
Arnold, MO
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
CNA - Specialties Include Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's, And Combative Patients
Hello! I have been working with elderly for 14+ years. I specialize in Alzheimer's, dementia, and hospice.
Caring for a loved one is a full time job and can be quite demanding - both physically and emotionally. I would love to be of assistance! For me, caring for a patient is not just about them. It is also about the family....
Sarah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
(8)
I have over 30 years of experience. I have been with one family alone for 22 years and counting. I've trained with several home care agencies throughout the the State I have experience in Alzheimer's Dementia Parkinson Hospice Pleurex Catheter Draining Cancer care etc.. I'm a seasoned caregiver with a passion for the elderly.....
Monica can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Monica's dedication and expertise in assisting my grandmother and mother have been invaluable. Her insightful approach, filled with genuine care and affection, has made a remarkable impact on their well-being."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an extensive experience working with seniors.
Dementia training
Medication and Insulin certified
CNA certified
CPR certified
First aid certified
Anne can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Anne transported my mother back and forth to a doctor's appointment. She was flexible and easy going, dealt with hassles well. Would certainly recommend and would hire again!"
Piruz H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
22 years of experience of nursing homes and in home care for elderly. I worked with people on ventilators and dementia of all kinds such as Alzheimer's or Korsakov syndrome. I dont mind housekeeping as well. I got my own transportation and im good with pets. im bilingual german/english. I am punctual, reliable and a good...
Daniela can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Daniela is incredible. Her level of care for my grandma was amazing. Her nursing background definitely came in handy. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 65-year-old female retired pharmacist looking for caregiving opportunities. I am active, fun loving, reliable and responsible. I cared for my elderly dad who had cancer and my elderly mom who had dementia. My sister had cerebral palsy and was in a wheelchair, and I assisted her with all of her needs throughout her...
Judith can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We were looking for someone to help take of an older parent for companionship and some help around the house and we could not of found a better person in the world than Judy.
We hired Judy in January 2022 to help take care of my mom who had just lost her...
David K.
5.0
(1)
Dementia, Alzheimers, wheelchair bound. safety and well-being of the person is my priority.
participate in social, emotional, and intellectual development. reliable and trustworthy, flexible to follow family rules. Adaptable and flexible to change my routine to accommodate family needs.
assist with movement and mobility...
Lorna can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
Barbara A.
Fenton, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA 30 Years Experience, Bonded Insured. Provide Care And Assistance So You Can Stay At Home.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Very patient, knowledgeable, easygoing Caregiver/Certified Nurse Aid with a sense of humor and over 30 years experience in Rehab, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Care , Parkinson's, Stroke, Hospice Care. CPR/First Aid. Non smoker. Good cook. Good with pets.
Barbara can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Barbara is an outstanding care giver. She began working for us to take care of my brother in hospice and continued on to take care of our mother. She was always on time, worked the days we requested, and mom loved her! We highly recommend Barbara for her caring...
Care member
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love the elderly. I try to keep them at home. I love animals and birds. I am very loving and friendly and enjoy helping others. I spent 3 1/2 years with one man for 6 nights a week. I helped he and his wife until he expired. I spent 1 1/4 years with a gentlemen who expired. I spent over 1 year with another man and 2 years with...
Hazel can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Chris is not only extremely knowledgeable about home health care she has so much compassion for everyone she cares for. She gives 110% to each person she cares for and treats them like she they are family. Can't say enough about how wonderful Chris was caring for...
Karen F.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with our elderly loved ones for 6-7 years, I specialize in dementia care and companionship I can help bathe, feed and stimulate active conversations and and help with memory loss issues. I also know how to use a gates belt and am strong, I can also change colostomy bags. I can also shop and take loved ones to...
Cassandra can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cassandra watched my mother Dorthy for a bit over a year, she was super caring, patient and understanding. My mother had late sundowners dementia. She cooked, cleaned helped me bathe and kept my mother comfortable till the end. Thank you"
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Recent dementia care reviews in Columbia, IL
Maria N.
5.0
Maria has been a godsend for us. She helps me with my Mother with advanced dementia.
- Care member
Chelsey S.
5.0
Chelsey helped take care of my dad with Alzhimers for roughly a year and a half. She was a consistent hard worker and would help prepare healthy meals and help out with chores like dishes, laundry and odds and ends around the house. She is dedicated and experienced with a hoyer lift and all things...
- Care member
Margaret G.
5.0
Margaret has been a wonderful addition to our family! She is patient and communicates very well with my mom who has dementia. She plays games that stimulate her brain and gives mom the feeling of having a true friend. She's reliable, helpful and has a happy disposition.
- Becky B.
Monica H.
5.0
Monica's dedication and expertise in assisting my grandmother and mother have been invaluable. Her insightful approach, filled with genuine care and affection, has made a remarkable impact on their well-being.
- Care member
Anne N.
5.0
Anne transported my mother back and forth to a doctor's appointment. She was flexible and easy going, dealt with hassles well. Would certainly recommend and would hire again!
- Piruz H.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Columbia, IL
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Columbia, IL?
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 Columbia, IL, 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 Columbia, IL?
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 Columbia, IL is $25.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Columbia, IL?
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 Columbia, IL 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 Columbia, IL?
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 Columbia, IL, 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 Columbia, IL?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Columbia, IL, 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.