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 March 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 10 years
Dementia care in Columbia, IL
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: Live-in home care, visiting physician, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
5.0
"Christine is very committed to her clients. She is hard-working and ambitious, but the best thing about her is that she truly cares about the people she is helping and is eager to assist however possible. She is very sweet, and thoughtful as well. She is a...
Cheryl S.
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: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning & 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"
Care member
Sabray M.
Saint Louis, MO
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a married woman with children. I have been in the senior care field since 2010. I worked on the Dementia unit for 5 years then the assisted living unit for 2 years. I also worked in the hospital for 3 years. I take joy in caring for the elderly because we are first commanded to by Jesus Christ. Also the wisdom and knowledge...
Sabray can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sabray was very pleasant and I had every intention of hiring her. She was punctual for her interview and very articulate and seemed to have knowledge of senior care. I have other caregivers who were working for me and after doing budget was unable to hire her....
Lucy O.
5.0
(4)
I have a lot of experience working with the elderly, primarily dementia/Alzheimer folks, and most recently, hospice care.. I have a passion for the elderly... they have so much to offer and I find myself learning from them constantly. My experience ranges from visiting Pete in the nursing home to keep him engaged to completely...
Kelly can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Kelly helped as a companion for my father during his long road with Alzheimer's. She was dependable, kind and caring. She treated my father with dignity as if he were her family. I always felt better knowing Kelly was with him. "
Sue G.
5.0
(3)
I have been doing home healthcare for 9 years and it has become a passion of mine. I have experience with stroke patients, dementia patients, a quadriplegic, Parkinsons, as well as hospice patients. I have experience with bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, meal prep, hoyer lift, Sara steady (sit to stand), and light...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She worked for my brother a number of years, a quadriplegic up until his death. She was a fast learner and dependable. She kept him mentally sharp by them playing trivia with "Alexa". I felt she was very caring about him."
Shirley R.
Joyce J.
Fenton, MO
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, thoughtful & kind & friendly.
I like caring for seniors because I'm a senior & understand challenges we face as we get older
I'm looking for a job that provides income & at the same time providing companionship to others. It's very rewarding helping others & keeps me young and busy.
I...
Joyce can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
I am a certified end of life doula focused on holistic non-medical care that supports the psychosocial and spiritual needs of individuals at end of life, particularly those with cognitive decline and dementia. I work as a hospice volunteer coordinator, managing and training a team of volunteers to support patients on hospice. I...
Christine can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services
Abigail S.
Saint Louis, MO
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm 25 years old and have been a caregiver for 5 years. I am not a CNA or nurse, however I have plenty of experience ranging from Dementia, Parkinson's disease, and hospice cases; I also am certified in CPR.
I grew up with my mom being a nurse in a nursing home for 22 years, so I've always had a passion for taking care of others...
Abigail can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Hardworking, trustworthy, caring, and dependable are just a few words that describe who I am and what I can be to your family member. With 16 years of experience in private duty and healthcare I can be an excellent choose for the caring of your loved ones. Specializing in care for individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia,...
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Lashonda F.
Saint Louis, MO
$10/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. ect, Necessary things such as cleaning , laundry Bathing pass Medication and companionship I have experience in Alzheimer's dementia
Lashonda can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Mary S.
Belleville, IL
$15-30/hr
As someone who recently cared for my mother, who has dementia, for an extended period of time, I understand how important it is to find someone who has a compassionate approach to caring for your loved one and who understands that caretaking needs are as unique as each individual. I want to hear as much detail about how you care...
Mary can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, respite care, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Sian K.
Saint Louis, MO
$14-23/hr
I worked at a senior living home for 2 years. I've been around seniors all over the age of 65, including some dementia patients. I have a lot of patience and understanding and I love to talk, which I'm sure they'll love.
Sian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
I have over 10 plus years of experience in home caregiving. I've cared for developmentally disabled adults and children. I've also worked with elders with and without dementia/Alzheimers.
Kirsten can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Retired, geriatrics RN with 25yrs experience. Interested & available to help others with basic caregiving. I am retired. Therefore, I'm not looking for anything strenuous nor any heavy lifting. I am able to administer meds, provide light meal preps, assist with light adl's, provide transportation to & from Dr appt, provide light...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, hospice services, transportation, light cleaning & more
Hello, my name is Emsada and I have 5 years of experience in senior care. I specialize in patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. My job is to provide ease and comfort to all of my patients.
Emsada can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, dementia, errands
Lisa A.
Saint Louis, MO
$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked in Dementia with Teepa Snow capabilities
For 23 years. I have been an Activity Director for 15 years. I work at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services. My expertise is working with Dementia residents. I am a certified activity director.
Lisa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep, dementia & more
Sandra L.
Valley Park, MO
$26-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for seniors, mentally and physically handicapped adults and children for 14 years. I am comfortable caring for both men and woman. I have been working with hospice clients for 8 years as well of dementia and Alzheimer's clients. I find that patience, compassion and understanding is a vital part to caring...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
Lacee M.
Belleville, IL
$15-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
As a caregiver I have experience with Parkinson's, dementia, Alzheimer's, paraplegic and quadriplegic, cerebral palsy, and autism. I just live to help people and feel like I'm making an impact on individuals. I have five years of experience and still understand that every body is different and might need a different style of...
Lacee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands
I have experience with a woman in her 50s in beginning stages of dementia. Taking her to doctor appointments and helping her around the house as well as general companionship. Additionally I have helped a man in his 60s recovering from surgeries and strokes. We go on walks, out to lunch, help him make online purchases and take...
Hayley can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
I am a private duty caregiver with over 20 years of experience.
Clients should have exceptional care - not "average" or "good". Maintaining a client's dignity, and sense of self are equally as important as addressing physical and/or mental challenges.
My skills include:
Alzheimer's and Dementia care
Hospice...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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Recent dementia care reviews in Columbia, IL
Hazel H.
5.0
Christine is very committed to her clients. She is hard-working and ambitious, but the best thing about her is that she truly cares about the people she is helping and is eager to assist however possible. She is very sweet, and thoughtful as well. She is a polite an considerate woman.
- Cheryl S.
Cassandra B.
5.0
Cassandra provided great care for my mother, who has memory difficulties Cassandra is very personable and did a great job drawing my mom into conversation and engaging her in activities my mom enjoyed. She is very dependable and a great communicator, and was always willing to help with whatever...
- Care member
Sabray M.
5.0
Sabray was very pleasant and I had every intention of hiring her. She was punctual for her interview and very articulate and seemed to have knowledge of senior care. I have other caregivers who were working for me and after doing budget was unable to hire her. The caregiver that I was going to...
- Lucy O.
Kelly M.
5.0
My mom is presently on hospice and just recently became bedridden. We hired Kelly to assist my sisters or I in providing my mom's personal care. She comes on an average of 5-6 x weekly. Kelly is always on time and very dependable. Her attention to detail is spot on and she's very thorough in...
- Paula B.
Kristen V.
5.0
She worked for my brother a number of years, a quadriplegic up until his death. She was a fast learner and dependable. She kept him mentally sharp by them playing trivia with "Alexa". I felt she was very caring about him.
- Shirley R.
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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.