Qualifications and experience:
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9 + years experience caring for people with cognitive impairment and early dementia.
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Study of aging and dementia (Including online courses from University of Tasmania, The Neuroscience Academy).
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Ageless Grace® instructor (10+ years) and trainer (4+ years). Ageless Grace® is brain and body exercise, done seated and to music.
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Driver's license and excellent driving record.
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CPR certified.
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Native speaker of English.
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I also speak French, Spanish and Italian.
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Fully vaccinated and boosted for Covid-19.
Accountability:

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I will keep a detailed journal of what we do together.
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Though I am not trained to do formal assessments, I can offer my impressions of your physical stamina, progress on physical therapy exercises, and my sense of any changes in thinking or mood.
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I am insured.
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CPR certified.
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Driver's license and excellent driving record.
Confidentiality:
Confidentiality is strictly kept. You decide with whom I will have conversations about our interactions.


What I do not do:
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I am not a home health aide (HHA) or a personal care assistant (PCA). I do not do personal care like toileting, bathing, or dressing.
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I will clean up after a spill or other accident.
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In general, I am not there to do housework, but will clean up after our activities.