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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: Mobility assistance, home modification, errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Certified & Insured PCT with 25 yrs experience in the medical field. I provide quality in home care for your loved ones promoting safe, healthy, happy, independent living. I also have great experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's. References available upon request.
Tracy can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Tracy naturally digs into her work and is thorough - meaning, you likely aren't going to have to ask her to do something, but you may have to ask her why she dives so deep! I have known Tracy since high school and much of her experience is in the medical field,...
Kalyn S.
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: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands, hospice services, meal prep & 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've spent the last 5+ years caring for my two aging grandparents who unfortunately both recently passed away. Each with varying health issues and dementia.
I am naturally nurturing and compassionate. As my family quickly realized it is incredibly hard to not only care for but manage the day-to-day operations of a household...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My...
Care member
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: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Taylor B.
Waterford, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have accumulated over a decade of experience in the medical field, having worked in various capacities such as hospitals and as a traveling phlebotomist. , I am enrolled in nursing school and possess a diverse range of certifications. My expertise includes working with individuals affected by dementia, Alzheimer's, and...
Taylor can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Melissa P.
Chester, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello Families, I'm Melissa. I have 20 years of dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, ALS, TBI, bedridden, amputation. Experience. I love what I do, I am good at what I do and educated on what I do. I've been doing home care for over 10 years. I started my career when I was 18 years old. I have experience with medication...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Kind, caring person. Reliable, knowledgeable, great communication skills, goes above and beyond in all areas of care"
Care member
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$20/hr
Getting Old In America Shouldn't Be So Isolating: It Takes A Community Of Care
Hello,
This is Katie and I am a 32-year-old graduate student studying Early Childhood Special Ed at UC Denver. I strongly believe that our society devalues the process of aging and that senior care has become a crisis in this country. Children of the elderly are left with the heavy burden of either putting their parents in care...
Katie can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands, personal care & more
Leona L.
Essex, CT
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Duty CNA With 20 Years Experience: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Hospice, Companionship Daily Care.
I like caring for seniors because: Greetings, I am passionate about improving the quality of life for individuals in need of healthcare services and strive to create a positive and comfortable environment for my clients. My attention to detail excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively with many types of...
Leona can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CNA
Hello! I'm Hayley, a dedicated senior caregiver with over four years of experience. I specialize in providing compassionate care to seniors, including those with Alzheimer's and dementia. My services cover a wide range of needs: End-of-Life-Care, personal care, companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry, and...
Hayley can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi friends!!! I am a 44 female I have been a CNA for 20 years, I've been doing home care for 10 of those years. I have experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, strokes, Parkinson's, MS, amputation of limbs, ALS, bed ridden. I have reference's from all the families I've worked for all local. I love working with the elderly, I do...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hello My Name is Linda. I have been a caregiver for many clients with 20 years of experience in taking care of various health problems such as heart problems, diabetes, amputations, spinal cord injury, various cancer patients, clients with dementia, autoimmune disease, bladder and bowel regiment. I also have managed medication...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care
Hi there!
My name is Danah! I am in my final months of my occupational therapy doctoral degree and I'm
seeking a position to help others and grow and expand my knowledge. I have a wide variety of experiences from dementia care to psychiatric units. I am well versed with animals as well. I am trained in fall prevention, mobility...
Danah can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
I've been an RN for 10 years. Worked in longterm care and dementia care and now currently hospice care.
Kathrine can also help with: Errands, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Tiffany J.
Waterford, CT
$27-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Hardworking, Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant
Providing senior care for over 19 years. Certified nursing assistant, dementia care, end of life care, meal planning and preparation. Critical Care, Oncology, Orthopedics experience. BSL certified. 1-1 care, total care, hoyer experience, ADLS, providing quality and compassionate care, mental health, transfers, safety #1....
Tiffany can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Pauline C.
Chester, CT
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companion/Caregiver ...Alzheimers/Dementia Experienced....refrences Available
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience with elder care comes from caring for my own loved ones who faced with change and challenges. Having a family member be diagnosed with Alzheimer's/dementia can be very over whelming. I am someone who has patience, and an understanding of the disease and stages. I currently care for 2 clients with Alzheimer's,...
Pauline can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep
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
(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: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
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
(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
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Nilufar (Nellie as we know her) was hired as a live-in caregiver for my in-laws. My mother-in-law was very sick at the time we hired Nilufar and she passed away a short time later. We never thought my father-in-law would last much longer without his wife but he...
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 20 years. I have worked in hospitals, retirement homes, and the last 10 years I have been doing private home care. I have 20 years of experience with dementia/Alzheimer's, oncology patients, Parkinson's etc..
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kelly I feel became part of our family. We hired Kelly to help care for my dad during the nights. She was beyond caring and loving to my father. Kelly was always on time, went above and beyond and we truly just loved having her in our home and part of my...
Deborah B.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Old Lyme, CT
Tracy M.
5.0
Tracy naturally digs into her work and is thorough - meaning, you likely aren't going to have to ask her to do something, but you may have to ask her why she dives so deep! I have known Tracy since high school and much of her experience is in the medical field, along with housecleaning and...
- Kalyn S.
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.
Alexandra M.
5.0
Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My siblings were so fortunate to have...
- Care member
Melissa P.
5.0
Kind, caring person. Reliable, knowledgeable, great communication skills, goes above and beyond in all areas of care
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Old Lyme, CT
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Old Lyme, 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 Old Lyme, 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 Old Lyme, 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 Old Lyme, CT is $45.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Old Lyme, 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 Old Lyme, 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 Old Lyme, 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 Old Lyme, 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 Old Lyme, CT?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Old Lyme, 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.