Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Essex, CT
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60 dementia care are listed in Essex, CT
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 7 years
Dementia care in Essex, CT
I have 10+ years as a geriatric care worker/geriatric case manager. My clients include diagnoses of dementia/Alzheimer's; neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, MS, Huntington Disease, stroke, rehab recovery from falls and surgery, hospice care.
Have taken complete charge of households where children or conservators were...
Kate can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
I'd describe my personality as cheerful responsible and respectful.
I like caring for seniors because I have found this to be my calling. I have worked in the medical field for the past 20 years and have grown in to my role as a hospice nurse. I have medical/surgical, wound care, dementia/Alzheimer's care, home care, and much...
Courtney can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Managing care is what I do. Food prep, shopping, errands, scheduling. You name it. I am passionate about taking care of my clients. I am CPR certified. I have been certified as a CNA since 2012 and still am currently. As well as PCA & RA. I have worked with dementia patients, paraplegic, IV drains, diabetes. Look forward of...
Katherine can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Katherine to help with our 95 year old mother stay in her home. Katherine can relate to mom and works to make sure mom is safe in her home. Mom looks forward to her coming each week. I would recommend Katherine."
Janet L.
5.0
(1)
My senior care experience was taking care of my mother who passed away from dementia 8 years ago. I also had the pleasure of taking care of an amazing woman who I took grocery shopping, to doctor appointments, cleaned her house and just keeping her company as well as making her laugh. I took care of my grandmother 30 years ago...
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, transportation
5.0
"Sabrina is a reliable, patient, and thoughtful caregiver. She brought intelligent, creative solutions to the everyday problems that need to be addressed when assisting a senior who still lived at home alone. She had a flexible schedule and handled a wide variety...
Jeffrey H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 30 years of experience as a certified caregiver for seniors, including Dementia and all stages of Alzheimer's. I have provided live-in, overnight and intermittent care, medication management and transfers. I am a licensed, insured driver for appointments and errands.
Susan can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Susan is an excellent Caregiver and a pleasure to work with. She is punctual, dependable, and always goes above and beyond when caring for our Mother. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and has years of experience caring for Elders. I highly recommend her for any...
Martha D.
5.0
(4)
20 years experience as a Live-in Caregiver for seniors. Specializing in providing care for clients with Parkinson's; Dementia; Alzheimer's and Mobility issues among other ailments. Care includes Medication administration; meal planning, preparing and serving; Companionship; Housekeeping including laundry; assist in bathing;...
Nilufar can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Nilufar was a very caring and competent caregiver for my elderly aunt.
She was gentle, responsible and very protective. Wonderful cook. Keeps a very clean home. Patient and thorough."
Care member
Shantelle R.
Waterford, CT
$27/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am a Certified nurse assistance for 8 years I have a lot of experience in long term care rehabilitation care Alzheimer's/dementia as well as caring for clients in there homes to help them gain there Independence back or there needs it would be my pleasure to fulfill my duties as a caregiver and my gift in helping people...
Shantelle can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
4.0
"Shantelle was an absolute joy to work with. She treated my elderly mother like a treasured family member of her own. She also helped us out during some staffing challenges which was greatly appreciated. If not for my mom going into a care home she would still be...
Mark D.
5.0
(2)
Hello Everyone! I Love to do gardening. also Certified Personal caregiver and a former home health aid. Experience with memory care! Dementia and Alzheimer's for many years, look forward to hearing from you!
Leanne can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Leanne, Took care of my father after he came home from a rehab facility. She had a great amount of patience and was able to manage dad's feisty attitude. She has a good sense of humor and is also good with animals. She was always on time. I would definitely hire...
Care member
Bhekinkosi B.
New London, CT
$17-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
I am a 39-year-old guy who loves to work with the elderly. Im a CNA and I did mostly live-ins and hourly, too. I worked with people with disabilities, Alzheimer's, dementia, etc. I love my job and I do it with all my heart. I am that kind of a person who is dependable and responsible.
Bhekinkosi can also help with: Dementia, home modification, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
3.0
"Don't know what happened. Without going into his stuff, he needed 10 days off, I held his position, i couldn't work and leave my mother alone, but he just didn't show up anymore. No response to my attempts for contact and didn't / wouldn't return my house key."
Elima L.
Khilola K.
Guilford, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As a dedicated caregiver to elderly residents of assisted living and memory care communities. I assist residents with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease with daily living needs for over 12 years. I also have an experience in taking care of cancer patients. Skilled at preparing meals. Perform personal care activities: cooking,...
Khilola can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Khilola provided in-home care for over a year for my mother, who was in her mid-80s, suffered from decreasing mobility after a knee replacement, compounded by worsening vascular dementia. Mom was extremely resistant to assistance, or strangers in her home. Where...
Judith G.
5.0
(1)
I am fully vaccinated and willing to wear a mask while working.
I worked with Home Instead, and I was awarded CareGiver of the quarter in 2020, and strive to keep that energy going with my next client(s). I have experience caring for a married couple, so multiple people are not an issue for me. I specialize personal care,...
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Annie took care of my 96 year old father who needed assistance while I was at work. She is very caring and patient. I highly recommend her."
Johnna P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very sweet and caring person who is eager to help others. I am looking for work while I'm also in nursing school. When I was in high school I volunteered at a care center making blankets for the elderly, and visiting each week. I would keep the residents company and listen to their amazing stories (sometimes the...
Meagan can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"She is so great with my mom. Very kind and reliable person. I would highly recommend her."
Care member
PCA and former Occupational Therapist Assistant and CPR certified. Experienced with dementia, stroke, amputees, etc. Seeking employment to help your loved one with activities, exercise, doctor appointments, cooking, cleaning, bathing and fall prevention. Also helping assit with purposeful goals to improve their independence....
Elaine can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Leana P.
New London, CT
$20-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
4 year's experience as a nurse with dementia patients and elderly. Previously a caregiver for special needs elderly in Massachusetts.
Leana can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jess. I am an experienced, caring and dependable PCA/CNA. Excellent professional references. Clean background. 20 plus years in medical field. My rate is 30. 00-40 an hour.
I have worked with Alzheimer's/dementia, psychiatric, hospice, TBI patients as well as cancer and stroke patients for many years.
Thank...
Jessica can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I am looking to provide friendship, care, and fun to an elderly individual or couple. I have some medical skills and knowledge as an RN, but I have not worked in that capacity for many years. I managed a food prep store for 9 years and more recently have provided private in home care for clients with mobility issues, cancer, or...
Gale can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, personal care & more
Noxolo M.
Middletown, CT
$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I am Noxolo, I go by Noxy. I am positive & confident young lady have experience hospice life ending patients, dementia patients, companionship, bed bound patients. I have certificate Home health Aide, PCA. I am patient, caring, considerate, attentive and self motivated.
I provide service with everyday tasks and personal...
Noxolo can also help with: Errands, transportation, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.
I've worked in healthcare for 18 years as a Certified Nurses Aid in a skilled nursing facility and as a patient care technician in a hospital. I went back to school and earned an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Goodwin College.
I have experience in...
Shannon can also help with: Hospice services, transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I can provide care and companionship for senior citizens that have Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. I was employed through the Daybreak Senior Center where I was the Activities Assistant planner. My job duties included researching and developing activities that met the needs, abilities, and interests of the participants. I can...
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, transportation, errands & more
Noreen M.
Waterford, CT
$23-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I enjoy helping seniors and spending time with them. Finding ways to connect with them and provide a comfortable working relationship is one of the goals I strive to achieve. I am compassionate and respectful. As well as a good listener. Very patient and kind. I currently help an 86-year-old client with dementia. I have been...
Noreen can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
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Recent dementia care reviews in Essex, CT
Katherine S.
5.0
We hired Katherine to help with our 95 year old mother stay in her home. Katherine can relate to mom and works to make sure mom is safe in her home. Mom looks forward to her coming each week. I would recommend Katherine.
- Janet L.
Sabrina G.
5.0
Sabrina is a reliable, patient, and thoughtful caregiver. She brought intelligent, creative solutions to the everyday problems that need to be addressed when assisting a senior who still lived at home alone. She had a flexible schedule and handled a wide variety of tasks.
- Jeffrey H.
Susan S.
5.0
Susan is an excellent Caregiver and a pleasure to work with. She is punctual, dependable, and always goes above and beyond when caring for our Mother. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and has years of experience caring for Elders. I highly recommend her for any Caregiver position.
- Martha D.
Nilufar S.
5.0
Nilufar was a very caring and competent caregiver for my elderly aunt.
She was gentle, responsible and very protective. Wonderful cook. Keeps a very clean home. Patient and thorough.
- Care member
Shantelle R.
4.0
Shantelle was an absolute joy to work with. She treated my elderly mother like a treasured family member of her own. She also helped us out during some staffing challenges which was greatly appreciated. If not for my mom going into a care home she would still be working for us. I would highly...
- Mark D.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Essex, CT
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Essex, CT?
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 Essex, CT, 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 Essex, CT?
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 Essex, CT is $21.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Essex, CT?
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 Essex, CT 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 Essex, CT?
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 Essex, CT, 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 Essex, CT?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Essex, CT, 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.