ALS Caregivers in New Harmony - 4 caregivers found

I have worked as a caregiver for over 10 years. I enjoy helping others, assuring them they can still do a lot on their own, and watching them grow as individuals.

Hi, I enjoy being around people and helping when needed. I've been that way since I was a little girl, you would always see me helping others. What enjoy most about being a caregiver is knowing that I gave someone the dignity and support they needed during the time I was there, and that I gave them my best. My greatest accomplishment so far in my 48 years of living is being a mom and grandmother! I have 4 amazing children and I am just amazed at how successful and thoughtful they are! And my grand babies are just perfect!

I have been living with and caring for a 94 year old woman. She has severe dementia and recognizes me as her caregiver and friend, but doesn't know my name. She has mood swings and shifts and is easy at times and very difficult at times. I love her dearly and very much enjoy caring for her. I have a fondness for elderly people. My grandfather had Alzheimer's and I did some part time caring for him before he died. I really like the feeling I get when she is comfortable and content because I have attended to her needs. When I help her get into bed and massage her feet with lotion, cover her up with her covers, and run my fingers through her hair while she closes her eyes, its the best feeling in the world. I make up songs using her name and she smiles and sometimes sings along with me. The reason I became a caregiver is because I have a weak heart condition wherein I cannot work a "normal" job and so I needed a job that provided for my needs, but also that does not exhaust me. Elderly people move slower than I do, so I can keep up with them. Because of my weak heart, I cannot lift a person, so someone in my lady's family comes to give her a bath. However, I give her sponge baths, and in emergencies, I have been able to lift her. I prepare her meals, help her dress, wash her face, brush her teeth, do her hair and makeup, take her for rides, talk to her, laugh with her, help her to bed and also help her change her adult pull-ups daily. Her daughter has dec

I'm a very caring person and put others before myself. I was attracted to being a caregiver because I love helping people and paying my dues to the elderly. My personal achievement is working in the Healthcare field