Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Westfield, MA
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60 dementia care are listed in Westfield, MA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 4 years
Dementia care in Westfield, MA
Kimberly K.
Southampton, MA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of experience. I have experience in Wound Care, Parkinsons, Dementia, Hospice Care, IV Medication, Medication Distribution, wheelchairs and walkers, chair exercises, bathing, dressing, lifting, meal prep, house cleaning transportation, and shopping.
I enjoy giving companionship to people. I enjoy sitting with...
Kimberly can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, dementia, meal prep & more
Joycelyn A.
Agawam, MA
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have compassion for the elderly and so I have been a caregiver for nine years to present. Love my job. I recently took care of a hospice patient who the doctors said she got few months to live but I was able to take care of her for years. I have worked in the elderly facilities and those living in their homes and in the...
Joycelyn can also help with: Transportation, dementia, personal care, companionship, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Aimable N.
Springfield, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
'Im a positive and energetic Father of three . For several years, I worked on and care giver jobs mostly because I love working with Elders Recently, I've been busy helping my clients through care giving activities! Now that my client has been passed away, I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing...
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
Karen G.
Holyoke, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Karen G.- 30 Years Experience in Elder Care and Administration
In 1987 I became a live-in caregiver for an 88-year-old woman. It was a rewarding experience that lasted for 2 1/2 years and led to the creation of my own business. Established in 1990, Cape Companions provided 24-hour in-home care to many elderly people on Cape Cod, MA. I retired from my business in 2005 and returned to live-in...
Karen can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care
I have been a PCA for 20+ years. I specialize in Senior Care in order for them to be able to remain at home. I am a former medical assistant. I am caring, compassionate,. I enjoy keeping my clients active with daily activities of their choice whether it be walking, in home P. T or ROM exercises, reading, watching movies or...
Bonnie can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
PLEASE NOTE: I am unable to edit an error. I am not a registered nurse nor am I a licensed practical nurse. 6/22/2023
I have 15+ year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services , assist with activities of daily living, Errands/Shopping, meal preparation and companionship.
My background is Recreation/Activities
I have...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Caroline W.
Agawam, MA
$19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated in 2020 with my bachelors of science in occupational science. I'm currently finishing up the accelerated masters program at the university of New Hampshire for occupational therapy with an expected graduation of December 2021. I have worked for the past 1. 5 years in an assisted living/ memory care facility near...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, respite care, transportation, light cleaning & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a semi-retired Physical Therapist who has 40+ years of experience treating the elderly in homecare, outpatient and skilled nursing facility settings. Many of my home-based patients have also had various degrees of dementia.
My goal is to provide quality caregiving for clients to safely age-in-place in addition to offering...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Lisa. She has been coming for several months now for a couple days per week to give my mom respite care. She is wonderful with my dad who has dementia. She performed a detailed assessment to understand the needs of both my mom...
Kathryn G.
5.0
(1)
I took care of my grandmother who had dementia. She did have aides but I did the basics... light housekeeping, grocery shopping, taking her out for a ride, medication management, bringing her to her appointments.
I then was a companion to an elderly lady in Amherst who had dementia. We would talk, sing, play games, watch TV,...
5.0
"We have friends who Hired Donna, we hope to Hire her too for Senior Home Care in South Deerfield.
Gary"
Gary B.
5.0
(8)
Hello. I've been doing home care for 20 years off and on off.
I've taken care of my great aunt , my husbands grand mother , both my grandparents , and several clients over the years. As well as have some knowledge of Mitochondrial Disease from caring for a friend who has it.
I hold certificates in personal care , dementia...
Heidi can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
" Heidi is a very sweet person she takes matters into her own and goes above and beyond to help whoever is in need "
Nicole S.
Kathleen P.
Springfield, MA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in senior care because I have taken care of both my parents, and my aunt when they were ill. I have lived in for periods of time to help them. I have also worked for home helpers and interim healthcare and stavros. I have done shared living with a handicapped woman in my home. Presently I am working with 2...
Kathleen can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, respite care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kathleen was an enormous help to my father upon his recent move to a new apartment. She was caring, dependable, punctual, and sensitive to his needs. I highly recommend Kathleen."
June S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My career as a companion/homemaker began when I spent 2 years caring for a lovely 96-year-old lady with Alzheimer's. That experience was very rewarding. As a teacher and a mom, I know it's important to have someone your loved-one feels comfortable with and whom you can trust.
Since then, I have had the pleasure of caring for...
Melissa can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
5.0
" Melisa was really wonderful at an extremely difficult time. She nurtured my mom as she would a family member. She was extremely kind and supportive.
Thank you Melissa for supporting us. I felt St ease or the best I could to go to work knowing that you and...
Valerie R.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an honest caring , respectful , loving care provider / LPN with 8 years experience with live- in care and hourly care . I am also 1st aid and CPR certified and I do love my job as well as my client, I have worked with client with dementia, cancer , hospice, Parkinson's , Alzheimer's and stroke rehab. I do love taking care...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, errands, home modification, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I don't know how else to describe Amanda other than a breath of fresh air. She came into our lives just as my father's life was ending, so it was a very emotional time. Her knowledge and skills (and delicious food) let us focus on spending time with my father...
Neela S.
5.0
(3)
I have cared for Alzheimer and dementia patients for 33 years. I began taking care of my Dad with early onset Alzheimer . It is a hard job but very rewarding. I have only taken care of three other patients since them. One was very forgetful, didn't want to bath and wouldn't leave the house. Well, that all changed when I started...
Anne can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"We hired Anne to assist with the care of our mother. She helped us for about six months. Anne was excellent on several fronts. She assisted her in bathing and personal care. She related any concerns on her health status almost daily. When our mother was in the...
Jim M.
Delissa L.
Enfield, CT
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Certified Nursing Assistant Available. Full-Time Part-Time
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with state of Connecticut license. 19 years of experience working in a longterm nursing home facility. I am experienced working with elderly, dementia, alzheimers, longterm illnesses, I help patients with activities of daily living, bathing , dressing, feeding, medication, walking,...
Delissa can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Delissa is one of the most caring and compassionate people I have met in a long time. You would think that she is part of the family. She has the best bed side manner I have encountered in ages. She is very caring and kind. She handles all situations with "kid...
James D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, mature woman experienced helping with the following: appointment, activities, and medication management; transportation; bill pay; bookkeeping; groceries; meal preparation; laundry and housekeeping; plant care; pet care, senior care. Experienced with dementia.
Personal interests include: mindfulness; meditation;...
Marilyn can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
5.0
"Marilyn has been incredible since we first spoke. From the very beginning, she's been extremely committed to helping my parents in every way possible. While she is new to working with people with physical disabilities, she wants to learn and is very focused on...
Juliana G.
Recently my Client of almost two years has passed from dementia so I'm looking for someone new to take care of!
Felicia can also help with: Dementia, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
I have over 18yrs experience working as a CNA I have worked with Hospice clients, Dementia, M. S, Alzheimer, ALS and other diseases. I am a caring compassionate nurse, a person of integrity, who makes my patients Health, Daily Needs and Safety a first priority at all times ensuring that they receive the Best possible care for...
Skills:
CNA
I have taken care of a variety of different people. People with multiple sclerosis, down syndrome, dementia, Alzheimer's to people who just needed companionship. I have taken care of some great ladies. .
Kim can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, personal care & more
I've been working in the home health aid practice for 20 years. I worked for so many companies. I have the passion of working with lovely, elderly people and young adults. I have worked with autism and special-needs young adults and older Adults . I have experience, in Hoyer lift lifting , etc. I worked with dementia, young and...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, transportation, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent dementia care reviews in Westfield, MA
Lisa W.
5.0
I had a medical condition that made me very weak, and I needed assistance. Lisa got back to me promptly and came the very next day. She was compassionate, took a personal interest in my health, and provided excellent care and a PT plan. She helped me with household tasks that I couldn't manage on my...
- Christine P.
Donna L.
5.0
We have friends who Hired Donna, we hope to Hire her too for Senior Home Care in South Deerfield.
Gary
- Gary B.
Heidi P.
5.0
Heidi is a wonderful , caring person. She not only was a perfect caregiver for my mom she also became a good friend.She worked for my mom and I for 3 years. I never had any complaints or concerns about her work . She was always on time and never called out sick unless it was an emergency. My mother...
- Gena Y.
Kathleen P.
5.0
I wanted to put in a review of Kathleen. Even though I did not get to hire her, which was my fault entirely (shortly after we began our conversations, my father took a turn for the worse), I have to acknowledge her for her promptness in replies, genuine concern for my father who she never met and an...
- Karyl C.
Melissa T.
5.0
Melisa was really wonderful at an extremely difficult time. She nurtured my mom as she would a family member. She was extremely kind and supportive.
Thank you Melissa for supporting us. I felt St ease or the best I could to go to work knowing that you and David were with my mom!
- Valerie R.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Westfield, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, MA is $25.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Westfield, 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.