Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Dorchester, MA
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60 dementia care are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 3 years
Dementia care in Dorchester, MA
Susan M.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Overseeing the care of my own aging parents, I have again realized my love of the elder population.
I possess a great knowledge both professionally and personally in the care needs of the Elder population. I have worked in elder care for over 20 years, in home care as case manager, nursing home as director of social services...
Susan can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Susan. She was the primary companion for my mother for 4 years. She is very kind, patient, supportive and caring, plus she is organized, knows what needs to be accomplished, and takes care of everything. She treated my mother...
Andrea W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CONTACT ME FOR LAST MINUTE COVERAGE !!
Holidays/Family Occasions.
Short Term/Long Term Domestic and International travel.
I accompany minors traveling alone.
I accompany the elderly/sick/disabled travelling alone
Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as Parkinson's
My professional experience spans 13 years. I am...
Leonie can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Leonie helped care for my aunt and was a great asset to my aunt's care team. We got to know Leonie when we would visit my aunt and witnessed their interactions on many occasions. Leonie's spirit and energy made her a great companion to my aunt, keeping my aunt...
Noam L.
Maxie G.
South Boston, MA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I moved to Boston June 1st 2021. I grew up on New Hampshire my whole life and attended the University of New Hampshire. I currently work as an Activities coordinator at a dementia unit. I have been working at the assistant living since July 2021. Prior to working there, I work at an assistant living in New Hampshire since 2017....
Maxie can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Maxie was hired to take care of my grandmother in a home setting. My grandmother grew quite fond of Maxie and she provided excellent care & companionship. Our family would not hesitate to hire Maxie again. She was punctual, compassionate & detail oriented."
Samantha T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Nancy. 10 years experience. Personal care, transportation, food prep, feeding & laughs. I am happily married no children, 1 dog 2 cats. I'm from Brighton and live in Roslindale now. I graduated from Simmons College in Boston with a BA. in Business MGMT(Dean's List). I worked for/with my Dad most of my adult life at his business...
Nancy can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Nancy was very kind and helpful, even though I hired her at the last minute. She was conscientious and everything went 100% perfectly. I would absolutely work with her again."
Kira P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Mary, I have 17years' experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients, including people with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson disease.
I have a passion for helping people, especially those needing in-home care services.
I help with daily activities, meal preparation, light...
Mary can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Mary came at nights to help with my dad. She's very friendly, always willing to strike up a conversation! Every morning, she made sure that my dad had a bath and had clean clothes and teeth before leaving. Plus, my 4 year old would just wait by the door for her...
Suzie L.
5.0
(2)
As a part time instructor with the Council on Aging at local senior centers, I also enjoy working part time as a companion. I have extensive experience with seniors with dementia. With a 25-year background as a former rehabilitation counselor and activities specialist, I have worked with people with disabilities as well as...
Valinda can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
"Val was a great and caring companion to my mom. She's very conscientious and wants to do a great job. Very trust worthy, easy, and flexible. I highly recommend Val."
David M.
Donnette M.
Newton Center, MA
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Providing A Professional Care That Brings Warmth To Each And Every Client Needs.
5.0
(1)
I'm a very devoted and compassionate caregiver for the past seven years. I have helped patients with dementia, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Also activities of daily living (ADLs). In addition, which may includes help with assistive devices such as wheelchair and more. Caregiving has been a passion of mine ever since I started doing...
Donnette can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Donnette has been helping me with my mom’s needs for the last 5 months. She has been wonderful to work with- calm, friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. The women she works with have also been amazing. My mother and I would both recommend them all without...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Miriane. I am a licensed certified nursing assistant and clinical assistant . For the past 16 years, I have provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings. I assisted residents with activities of daily living...
Miriane can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Miriane nursed my 90 yr old Mother to health & mobility after a long hospitalization & rehab stay. She is 100% punctual & dependable, and was attentive to the condition of my Mother's skin & digestive needs, and would reach out to me with observations & concerns....
Jennifer H.
I have varied experience in the care-giving field from dementia to hospice care. I am also fun, sociable and compassionate. I believe everyone should receive dignified and compassionate care.
Naomi can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Work at a Nursing Home; specifically dementia unit (2 years)
Duties include caring for 15+ residents at a time; bathing, dressing, feeding, assisting in daily tasks, waking up and assisting in night time routine
Duties also include working with families to help with behaviors associated with alzheimers
Angela can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Addis K.
Cambridge, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver with 5years work experience as a Home Health Aid (CNA) highly skilled with demonstrated ability of performing errands, meal preparation, transportation, laundry also have experience in taking care of Alzheimer's and Dementia clients.
Addis can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Lauren G.
West Roxbury, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have tons of experiences with children and not as much with senior care, but do have an elderly grandmother who has end stage dementia who I have learned alot through. I am happy to assist with errands, driving and activities of any kind. Thanks so much for reading and please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Lauren can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, live-in home care, companionship & more
Anne N.
Waltham, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Health Care Provider With 12+ Years Experience.
Experienced Nurse's Aide/HHA with 12+ years experience in home care/companionship, respite, and hospice care. Over the years, I've worked with patients with Alzheimer's Dementia, Parkinson's, Cancer, Stroke, End Stage Respiratory diseases i. e., COPD, CHF, and End Stage Liver and Kidney diseases. I've been lucky to receive an...
Anne can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Since helping care for my Great-Grandmother throughout her life I have been passionate about caring for others and making sure that they live with dignity and pride. At the end of June I will be a CNA/Home Health Aid who is also Dementia, First Aid and CPR Certified.
Caitlin can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Reliable, flexible, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through 5 years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS, CPR, certified (current). I hold an up to date dementia training certificate....
Anwar can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
I have worked within the medical community for 20 yrs. I have been a care giver for both my Mom ( Dementia) and Dad ( NPH ). I have a substantial amount of experience caring for the elderly.
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
I have some experience with dementia care and many other care for seniors but all of my relatives have passed now so I feel that I could be of help/support to someone else.
Joanne can also help with: Respite care, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship
I have been working private care at a nursing home for 4 years. Working with one lady helping her with what ever she finds necessary. I am comfortable taking them to the bathroom, getting them dressed and could take them for walks if need be. I've worked with a high anxiety dementia patient so I understand how tough times can be...
Skyla can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 plus years of experience. I went to Wellesley College and Harvard Grad School. I have a background in medicine. I am warm, open hearted and take pleasure working with seniors. I ensure the highest client safety and well-being.
I have glowing references. Experience in day and night care. Have assisted clients with...
Cynthia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Lauren C.
Brookline, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a programming assistant in dementia care. I worked at Adeliade, a memory care facility for 11 months and worked at a few other facilities. I work hard to keep to your loved one to brain activity, physically active and emotionally happy.
Lauren can also help with: Specialized care, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent dementia care reviews in Dorchester, MA
Susan M.
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Susan. She was the primary companion for my mother for 4 years. She is very kind, patient, supportive and caring, plus she is organized, knows what needs to be accomplished, and takes care of everything. She treated my mother as if she were her own. We are...
- Andrea W.
Leonie C.
5.0
Leonie assisted me traveling to and from dental surgery. I found her to be warm, relaxed, and attentive to verbal directions discussed at the start of the event. She followed-up on all details that I mentioned, and then I forgot because I was medicated for the oral surgery, demonstrating her...
- Joseph R.
Maxie G.
5.0
Maxie was hired to take care of my grandmother in a home setting. My grandmother grew quite fond of Maxie and she provided excellent care & companionship. Our family would not hesitate to hire Maxie again. She was punctual, compassionate & detail oriented.
- Samantha T.
Nancy M.
5.0
Nancy is a lovely person who goes out of her way to be helpful. She helped take care of my wife who has ALS. I recommend her to anyone who needs a caregiver.
- Ronenn R.
Mary E.
5.0
Mary came at nights to help with my dad. She's very friendly, always willing to strike up a conversation! Every morning, she made sure that my dad had a bath and had clean clothes and teeth before leaving. Plus, my 4 year old would just wait by the door for her every night!! Thanks for everything,...
- Suzie L.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Dorchester, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Dorchester, MA?
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 Dorchester, MA, 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 Dorchester, MA?
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 Dorchester, MA is $22.86.
How can I find dementia care near me in Dorchester, MA?
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 Dorchester, MA 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 Dorchester, MA?
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 Dorchester, MA, 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 Dorchester, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Dorchester, MA, 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.