Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers in Dixon - 9 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 became a caregiver in 2010. It feels good to be able to give back to the community. I've worked with a variety of people with a variety of disabilities. I have experience with assisting with medications, scheduling, along with life coaching and socializing people to help in whatever form to maintain the most independence possible.

One of my expertise is in art. I find it helpful in caregiving because you have to be very creative. Whether it's going to an art museum on an outing or painting and drawing a picture at home. It's always good to get your creative juices flowing. One of the things I like about being a caregiver is that it feels good to help someone else. Little by little if we all help each other out the world will be a better place for the next generation.

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!

Love taking care of others.making a diffrence in a person s life...and helping others.im a people's person....i work well with others.i work wirh children and adults with disabilities..what attracted me to being a cargiver is i have a little girl with special needs as well. Who i have taken care of since the day she was born .she is full time care..i enjoy taking care of all her special needs..and others as well..my grandfather had a severe stroak he was also total full time care.as well.im proud of my self just knowing i made a big diffrence in there lives..im a very caring person.and very dependable at all times.

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 !!