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Find dementia care in Merrillville, IN that you’ll love

60 dementia care are listed in Merrillville, IN

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby dementia care is 8 years

Dementia care in Merrillville, IN

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Jennifer B.


Merrillville, IN

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Will Make A Companion And Cook For Your Loved One.

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have years of experience with patients who have dementia especially patients with Alzheimer's. I have cared for patients in the hospital as well as in-home healthcare. I enjoy spending time with others and making sure they get the proper care. I can cook, do light cleaning, administer medication, feed and bath your loved one,...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
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Darra J.


Merrillville, IN

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Passion

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a certified nursing assistant with 11 years of experience. My experience is diverse with a combination of hospital, home health and long-term care. In 2021, I was inspired to start a business in home health care after the passing of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's disease. I pride myself in working hard and am...
Darra can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Darra is amazing! She helped my mom who was in home hospice with dementia during the final weeks of her life. Darra is very skilled and knowledgeable. She has a calming and pleasant disposition. She was very supportive for both me and my mother. Even though my mom...

Shavon F.

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Sheila P.


Merrillville, IN

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center from 1989 until 2016, with 17 of those years dedicated to the operating rooms. I have admirable experience in providing companion care for home care or in a hospital environment. I have a sound knowledge of managing clients with Cancer, Dementia, Parkinson, Alzheimer's and...
Sheila can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Sheila is a knowledgeable caregiver who provided excellent care for my mom from March 2022 until November 2023. She is quite dependable and punctual. She rarely asked for time off, but when she did, she gave notice well in advance. My mom’s dementia led to some...

Barbara F.

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Emily G.


Merrillville, IN

$18-32/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I am currently a licensed home health aide in the state of Indiana and have cared for many seniors. I have lots of experience with alzheimer's and dementia patients, bed bound patients, paraplegic patients, as well as several other types of needs. In addition, I am about to graduate nursing school, which helps me stay up to date...
Emily can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Kathleen G.


Hobart, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Helper

I have cared for many adults who have various needs. I have helped clients who have physical and / or mental disabilities or illnesses. I am experienced with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson to name a few. Can handle medicine maintenance. I take care of the cooking, cleaning up after ourselves in the kitchen. I am willing to...
Kathleen can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Kathleen has helped to provide care for my husband who has Parkinson's. I have found her to be attentive to his special needs and she has been insightful and asks questions to be thoroughly prepared."

Judy B.

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Priscilla J.


Lake Station, IN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for about 10 yrs now... I use to work for an agency for about 7 yrs after my last client who I cared for for about 5 yrs passed away I than went out on my own.... currently I care for two women who have dementia... I also just do showers.... I will run any errands that are needed cook meals do some...
Priscilla can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Jeanne S.


Gary, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Life At Its Fullest

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jean and I do home health care. I am looking for a position for overnight care. I am experienced in dementia care, hospice care, developmentally disabled care and more. I have worked with infants thru adults. I have a job in an agency but would like to work a bit more. This would 2-3 nights or so a week. Hours...
Jeanne can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Jeanne is truly one of the most genuine caring people i have ever known. There is no one I'd rather have taking care of one of my loved ones if it couldn't be me."

Laura R.

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Brittany T.


Lake Station, IN

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Companion/caregiver

Hello I'm a 11 year experienced caregiver! I started this journey in 2013 with my first patient with Alzheimer's and dementia. I was with her for 6 years until she passed. Afterwards I've had multiple hospice patients, traumatic brain injury, stroke patients and more! I also have experience in wound care, diabetes, feeding tube,...
Brittany can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Brittany is a very caring, thorough, fantastic caregiver. I would highly recommend her to anyone. From daily caregiving to taking care of your family member in their final days. Anyone would be blessed to have her."

Maribeth O.

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Jacqueline J.


Gary, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Seeking a position as a certified Health Aid provider to care for and comfort those in need. Experience with individuals battling dementia, Alzheimer, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, parkinson's, MS, cancer patients, stroke victims, wound care, mental disorders, chronic illnesses, feeding tube's, and other diseases and disorders....
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She’s a very hard and compassionate worker ."

Care member

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Diane D.


Crown Point, IN

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Schedule Is Flexible.

Hello, I started out caring for my Grandmother when she had cancer in the late 1980's. I have since cared for several elderly patients and my qualifications include caring for both dementia and cancer patients. Which includes companionship, feeding, dressing, bathing, menu preparation, keeping track of medication schedules, but...
Diane can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, specialized care, light cleaning
5.0
"Diane has been a godsend, she was the first caregiver that we hired for our sister, who has dementia. From day one, she presented herself as an honest, caring individual. My sister took to her right away, Diane's smile was contagious and my sister looked forward to...

Julie P.

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Rosie K.


Hammond, IN

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I cared for my mother before she passed away at the age of 16. I administrated shots, and her pills. I gave her baths daily. I made all meals and kept the house clean, she walked with a walker. For the past 30 years, I have helped my brother by preparing his medications, and taking him to doctor appts., and after surgery care....
Rosie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Rosie is a caring and compassionate person. She went above and beyond for all of the residents in her care. She was dedicated and loyal to her position. You won't get a better caretaker than Rosie!"

Linda B.

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Yolanda J.


Crown Point, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am trained to assist with all basic activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, moving from one place to another, and toileting. I can check vital signs such as blood pressure, respiration and pulse, monitor a client's physical and mental condition; level of exercise; and how much they are...
Yolanda can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is honest, punctual and dependable."

Melvalett C.

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Heidi S.


Griffith, IN

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Elderly Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm 41 responsible cna with 20 years of elderly care I have done home care, long term care, dementia care, stroke and disable care I'm able to help with adl, errands, feeding tubes, medication management, drs appts, house cleaning including laundry I'm flexible and able to help with what ever is needed I have a great...
Heidi can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Loving, compassionate friendly."

Cathy E.

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Amanda Z.


Crown Point, IN

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Took care of my grandmother who had a stroke and a colostomy bag for several years before she passed. Also took care of my mom for a couple years when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer until she passed . Hopefully you'll let me be the companion you are looking for for your loved one. Hoyer Lift experience if needed. Lots...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
5.0
"She’s very sweet, kind, caring and dependable. Definitely one of a kind!"

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Terri E.


Crown Point, IN

$8-18/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time EXPERIENCED Senior Companion/Caregiver Seeking New Assignment Near Crown Point, Indiana

Experienced (part-time) Caregiver. 8+ years experience. Crown Point resident. Dependable, honest, loyal. Dementia/wound care/med management, meal prep./organization/errands/transport. Recent assignment ended due to dementia progression/24-hour care was necessary and I can only provide PART-TIME assistance. Cared for my mom in...
Terri can also help with: Transportation, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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Norelia C.


Gary, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Do Light House Work I Prepare Small Meals I Bath Them

Hello I have been a caregiver for more than 10 years I have had clients from having Alzheimer's Parkinson's, dementia, bedridden handicapped many patients so I am very experienced in this field .. before I was a caregiver I took care of my own parents my dad was blind and my mother had Alzheimer's.. if I worked or you I would...
Norelia can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia
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Ardaysha T.


Gary, IN

$21/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I have been giving care to families for over 7 years! I enjoy the companionship and relationships I build with clients and their families! I am here to offer my full services. I have experience with dementia care, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, errands shopping, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, and I also...
Ardaysha can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance
Skills:

CPR

Hello, I am 20 years old even though that may seem young I have spent my whole life caring for those that I love. I am the oldest of 4 girls who are significantly younger than me at ages 11, 9, and 6. I have spent countless hours caring for them through the good bad and the ugly. On top of that when my grandma started to...
Angelis can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation
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Leola B.


Gary, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

FT/PT Caregiver

Assisted clients in home w/ ADL, prepared meals, dressing, bathing, cleaning and giving meds. I've worked with dementia patients, Alzheimer patients, trachs and patients with little to no mobility. My rewards come from doing great work and the satisfaction and knowing a family member is comfortable with their loved ones care...
Leola can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Sara C.


Hobart, IN

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver Looking For New Experiences

Looking for my newest best friend I'd describe my personality as happy, caring, and outgoing. I like caring for seniors because taking care of the elderly is what I was put on this Earth to do! I'm looking for a job that I can be challenged at daily. I'm looking for someone that wants me to help care for them. I started...
Sara can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more

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Recent dementia care reviews in Merrillville, IN

Darra J.

5.0

Darra is amazing! She helped my mom who was in home hospice with dementia during the final weeks of her life. Darra is very skilled and knowledgeable. She has a calming and pleasant disposition. She was very supportive for both me and my mother. Even though my mom was not awake much, Darra thought...

- Shavon F.

Sheila P.

5.0

Sheila is a knowledgeable caregiver who provided excellent care for my mom from March 2022 until November 2023. She is quite dependable and punctual. She rarely asked for time off, but when she did, she gave notice well in advance. My mom’s dementia led to some challenging situations which Sheila...

- Barbara F.

Kathleen G.

5.0

Kathleen has helped to provide care for my husband who has Parkinson's. I have found her to be attentive to his special needs and she has been insightful and asks questions to be thoroughly prepared.

- Judy B.

Jeanne S.

5.0

Jeanne is bubbly and pleasant. She arrives on time and is responsible. She is a team player and works well with others. She communicates with us on a daily basis to let us know how things are going. Jeanne is responsible, dependable and knowledgeable. We are lucky to have her.

- Tom B.

Brittany T.

5.0

Brittany was a caregiver for both my Mom & Dad for 2 years. I can't say enough good things about the amazing care she gave. Not only did she handle their physical needs professionally with ease, but she also provided them with constant upbeat/positive, emotional support to keep them happy & socially...

- Leigh S.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Dementia Care in Merrillville, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care.