Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers in Canones - 8 caregivers found

Hi there, my name is Kassie Gallegos. I am 22 years old and I grew up with a grandfather that has alzheimer's. I have spent a lot of time with him and also caring for him and helping with daily task. This experience showed me how much I enjoyed taking care of people and just being there for them when that are having a hard time. I am currently in nursing school pressure a career that will alway me to to just that on a daily basis.

I am every responsible and caring and loving

I have been in the healthcare field for about 6 years. I recently graduated from Northern New Mexico College Nursing program. I have a compassion for caring and helping individuals that are in need. I'm enthusiastic about learning and love a sense of humor! The healthcare field is just for me.

My first experience as a caregiver came just after high school when I was hired as a nurse aide at the Med Unit at El Castillo Retirement Community in Santa Fe, NM, where I cared for the elderly that were needing more than normal care. I did this for the Summer before college. It gave me a sense of pride in caring for these vulnerable seniors. I did everything required of me from diaper changes, to tube feedings, grooming, changing clothes, toileting, companionship, blood pressure readings, etc. Years later, I helped with the caregiving for my grandma of 96-years. I helped take her to the hairdresser every Friday, did the shopping and helped her bathe, and comb. I helped her brush her dentures. I eventually helped her to transfer her to the commode and back to her chair, and back to her recliner. I was mainly there from about 4:30 pm until about 8:30am once a week. She was an amazing person, right up to the end. My next caregiving task was brief, but very enlightening. I would become a companion for an aunt who developed dementia/Alzheimer's and progressed rather rapidly and although an effort was made to have her at home, she too, became a resident at Sierra Vista for memory care. I attended an Alzheimer's class (an overview) at that time. Witnessing her progression was very hard, but also experiential. About 3 years ago, I attended an Alzheimer Caregiver course (lengthy, about 6-8 sessions if I remember correctly). This was due to my Dad having dementia that was progressing. His progression has been somewhat slow, and he is mostly being helped (meals, hygiene, companionship, etc.) by other family members. I find fulfilment in caregiving. I am touched by the person(s) I care for, and I hope also to touch theirs also!

I feel that I am a great caregiver because I enjoy helping those in need I have patience I am very dependable and always open to learn new skills

I have served the community of Los Alamos White Rock and Santa Fe and espanola for 35 years I am CNA certified through the state of New Mexico! Expertise Range in Motion exercise with upper and lower extremities!! And also am a Med Tech !! I have lots of patience and respect I have love patience and understanding for my elders !!

I have always been compassionate/passionate/energetic for the elderly, for as long as I can remember. In high school, I was afforded the opportunity to go to a vocational school and obtain a certificate as a Nursing Aide Orderly. Now termed; CNA. Following graduation, I went to work in a Nursing Home. I loved all of the residents. Often visiting them on my days off, doing hair, nails, whatever the ladies desired, as well as bringing treats to the people that were able to eat them. Always cautious of the diabetics. After being a stay at home mother raising 3 daughters and bookkeeper for my husband's company, I decided to go back and do what I love most. Since November, 2008, I have been fortunate enough to care for an extraordinary person, as well as caring for my terminally ill sister from Aug 2012 until she passed Aug 2013. Since Dec. of 2013, I have been caring for the greatest people to date. Beautiful Indian woman who unfortunately had a stroke at an early age. As much as I love them, she will soon be traveling to India for an undetermined length of time. I look forward to my next opportunity and another family to love. I have been very proud of all of my achievements. If I have to narrow it down it would be my last client. July of 2015. In the 6 months that I got to care for this very special lady, I saw a 180 improvement. We still talk everyday. Very proud of her.

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