Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Melrose, MA
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60 dementia care are listed in Melrose, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 7 years
Dementia care in Melrose, MA
Addis K.
Cambridge, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Compassionate caregiver with 5years work experience as a Home Health Aid (CNA) highly skilled in assisting clients with activities of daily living with demonstrated ability of performing errands, meal preparation, transportation, laundry, medication reminder and light housekeeping also have experience in taking care of Alzheimer...
Addis can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Addis is kind, responsive and caring. My mom adored her which helped me be able to focus on work when Addis was there. She is a good cook ;), is organized and was attentive to cleanliness, quiet and respectful of the pace my mom went. She didn't talk down to Mom or...
Toni E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant with over 10 years of experience. I have had the opportunity to work in both private homes and large facilities like assisted live-ins. I am well-versed with conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia, and also dealing with those who just need a little assistance to make their lives comfortable....
Patricia can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She was an amazing caregiver. She was a caregiver for my mom. She was amazing, caring and treated my mom as I would treat my mom and better. She was always on time and paid attention to detail. I would hire her again and thanks again Patricia for taking care of my...
Marina K.
3.7
(3)
I am a trained HHA, soon to have CNA and pharmacy tech.
I love caring for elderly or people and those who are who are physically challenged. I specialize in dementia patients.
I am a trained musician, love to read to people, spend time outside and generally keep their life happy and fulfilled. Mature and reliable.
Myra can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Myra is the person you want to find when looking for a caregiver, especially for someone with dementia or other elderly needs. She is honest, hardworking, and relentlessly focused on improving the quality of our mother’s life from A to Z: comfort, hygiene, diet,...
Joel N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy making people happy. I realize some families need help with one parent or the other. I would love to help those families if I can. I helped care for my Nana Flo. God rest her soul. She had mobility issues and dementia. I also helped with her medication and numerous doctors visits. I just spent time talking with her or...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"We hired Lisa to care for our 90 year old mother with slight dementia. Lisa was a god send she loved our mother like her own. Lisa cooked meals, made moms bed, gave her showers, vacuumed and dusted. Our mother is moving to an assisted living facility otherwise...
Luanne F.
5.0
(3)
I love working with seniors because I am a loving person, patient, passionate and reliable.
I have been care giving for 7 years with a lot of clients and I handled different kinds of cases,
Example:
Dementia/Alzheimer's , Parkinson's, stroke, Diabetic, Physical disabilities, Hospice And name it .
As a certified nursing...
Aaliyah can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aaliyah was punctual dependable and caring. She was helpful with my wife, careful with her medications, and very pleasant company for her as well. I recommend her highly."
Steve Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a HHA/ CNA, certified by the Red Cross. I have been working with seniors with many forms of illnesses and ailments including Dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and also disabled clients. I've been doing this job since 1993, have experience and a clean CORI. I've worked for private clients and agencies. I'm a Dominican woman...
Sergia can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, respite care, personal care, home modification
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sergia is a very caring and loving caregiver. She is a hard worker, dependable and conscientious . I would highly recommend Sergia to care for your loved one."
Anita A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced certified nurse assistant/home health aide in elderly care for almost 16 years , I am assisting people with a variety of needs depending on their health condition , including advanced dementia .
My focus is constantly on my client's wellbeing starting with vital signs , hygiene routine , meal prep/feeding ,...
Scarlett can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Scarlett is one of the most endearing people i have ever met. I am recovering from a big surgery and my choices were rehab or a CNA.
Scarlett has been caring for me as if I was a princess with her only desire being my comfort and happiness.
Her intuitive and...
Joanne I.
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: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia, hospice services & 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.
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: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, dementia, 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.
Gladys B.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Just Love Working With Elderly Helping Them With Their Needs, It Is Rewarding !
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced CNA/HHA with passion and empathy. I have had an opportunity of taking care of a number of elderly with different challenges like Alzheimer's and dementia among others. Working with them was never a challenge because I look at it as a lesson learned.
Gladys can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years experience working as a caregiver and manager of care in private homes, assisted living, and nursing homes. I have specialized training working with individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementia. I am a CNA (certified nursing assistant). I have reliable transportation and can do medicine management,...
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Nancy is a dedicated, knowledgeable and caring health care professional. She provided top quality care for my Mom for 2 years. She's always willing to go the extra mile to support her clients. We highly recommend Nancy!"
Jane T.
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: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She's got a great personality and i will recommend her for work anytime any day.."
Huerta H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With over 10 years experience being in the medical field, I have all the necessary skills to care for your loved one both at home and in an assisted living facility. Experience with dementia, Parkinson's disease, hospice, companion, personal care etc are what I excel in.
Brendah can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Brendah came aboard to help with my wife who was in her fourth year with Parkinson's. Brendah is smart, cheerful and delightful to have around. She is highly medically trained, very competent and knows how to manage people involved with Parkinson's. She worked for...
Henry R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 21 years of experience. I'm HHA, PCA, CPR & FIRST AID certified. I've worked 9 years in a nursing home. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, & Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care of the elderly is because it allows me to give back to families by being a helping hand....
Kenia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kenia is very compassionate and positive. She was very gentle and engaging with both our elderly parents. She is an extremely hard worker and always on time, pleasant and willing to help however she can. She try helped us through a difficult time."
Peg T.
4.5
(2)
I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, and easy to get along with.
I like caring for seniors because they have done a lot for this world and now they need the help.
I'm looking for a job that I feel as though I have helped someone.
I started caring for seniors when 8 years ago.
In my spare time, I like to spend time...
Amy can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
4.0
"Amy is a true animal lover! She will treat your puppy/dogs like they are her own. She genuinely loves dogs.. my
Dog absolutely adores her. I’ll say do you want to see Amy and his ears perk right up.. I highly recommend Amy as a dog sitter!! She goes above and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am passionate about the quality of life of our seniors and am dedicated to doing my part! I have been in the field for over 10 years and am currently in school for Nursing!
My optimal goal is to provide my clients with the comfort and care they deserve within their safe place!
I have experience with the...
Tiecha can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Hiring Tiecha was the best decision I made when seeking care for my in laws. She always goes above and beyond and really putting time and effort to work with my family. Very outgoing and always made time to do fun activities my in laws enjoyed. It wasn't just about...
Megan H.
Ghislaine M.
Malden, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Ghislaine . I have been a senior care provider for over 10 years. I have HHA and CNA experience working for an agency as well as private care. Daily duties include but are not limited to administering medication, house keeping, dressing, bathing and laundry while keeping the client engaged. I've worked with all...
Ghislaine can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Ghislaine is heaven sent! She is a sweet, caring soul. I hired her for an elderly man with dementia and she is so kind & patient with him. She anticipates his needs and goes out of her way to bring him items he needs without being told. We are very happy to have...
Richard S.
5.0
(1)
My name is Ashley. I have worked in the Homecare profession for 28 years and counting. I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's , Parkinson's Quadriplegics , Stroke , Cancer, Scleroderma, Multiple Sclerosis & Hospice care. I assist with bathing, dressing, meals, medication management , colostomy bag , housekeeping duties and...
Ashley can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ashley was wonderful. She helped my mother and was a calming presence and very kind. She was always on time, professional and she has a heart of gold. I wish I had found her earlier during my mom’s illness. She is very knowledgeable in the field of care giving...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello: my name is Juan (32y-o). A Latino living the dream in Boston. I have more than eight years of experience as a senior caretaker. My range of clients go from people with mobility issues to clients with mild and advanced Alzheimer, cancer , multiple sclerosis and senile dementia.
I am originally from Cartagena, Colombia. A...
Juan can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mr. G. is the most responsible person i ever met. Nice and warm person "
Josephina K.
Eduarda M.
Everett, MA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over 3 years. I pride myself on being to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. In the past, I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, engaged in conversation. I try to connect with my clients,...
Eduarda can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my parents , I’m very thankful for her life. "
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Recent dementia care reviews in Melrose, MA
Addis K.
5.0
Addis helped care for my mother who had both dementia and diabetes. She was warm, caring, and completely reliable. She took the time to get to know my mom and made her feel so comfortable! She communicated with me frequently about mom's health and needs and she always seemed very knowledgeable...
- Gwynneth O.
Patricia K.
5.0
Patricia worked with me in caring for my wife who recently passed away.
I needed help that would be exceptional due to the need in caring for my wife. In fact Patricia was with my wife the day she passed.
There are few words that would describe the dedication and love as well as...
- Bill C.
Myra M.
5.0
Myra is the person you want to find when looking for a caregiver, especially for someone with dementia or other elderly needs. She is honest, hardworking, and relentlessly focused on improving the quality of our mother’s life from A to Z: comfort, hygiene, diet, entertainment, laundry, shopping,...
- Joel N.
Lisa C.
5.0
We hired Lisa to care for our 90 year old mother with slight dementia. Lisa was a god send she loved our mother like her own. Lisa cooked meals, made moms bed, gave her showers, vacuumed and dusted. Our mother is moving to an assisted living facility otherwise Lisa would still be with us. Thank...
- Luanne F.
Aaliyah H.
5.0
Aaliyah was a loving, kind caregiver for a difficult Alzheimer's patient. Her devotion to provide the best possible care included going above the expectations and making delicious healthy meals, juicing fresh fruits and engaging in positive ways with our mother.
Aaliyah is exceptionally giving....
- candida M.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Melrose, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA is $20.83.
How can I find dementia care near me in Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Melrose, 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.
Ratings for Melrose, MA dementia care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Dementia Care in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care.