Real Client Testimonials
"Melissa, the thought behind the message you delivered to the staff at Whaler's Cove Assisted Living was incredible. You used personal anecdotes and proven techniques to educate our staff and put a different spin on a topic they hear about annually due to our in-service regulations. Our staff was engaged and walked away with great tips and tricks on how to perfect their caregiver approach. Thank you so much for sharing your time and knowledge with us. We are so grateful for your partnership and hope to welcome you back soon!
- Executive Director Laura Sousa, Whaler's Cove Assisted Living
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"I can’t say enough great things about Melissa Plourde. I felt supported and heard. She has so much insight and understanding about experience with having a loved one with dementia. We were kind of paralyzed and didn't know where to begin. Immediately, she began to offer us suggestions, tips, and solutions. She provided us with options that were spot on for our mom and situation. I felt like a weight was lifted from my shoulders and not having that constant worry helped me to focus and concentrate at work and at home. Melissa has been such a gift to us. Thank you very much!" - Caregiver A.B.
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"I want to thank you for your presentation at the Council on Aging. My friend and I had been concerned about different family issues and thought this would be a good break in our routine. Well, to our surprise it was informative and funny and like it was created just for us. You helped both of us, uplifted us, made us laugh and the mindfulness stress reduction portion seemed to impact us both. I want you to know that you are a gifted speaker and I feel better meeting and listening to you. I hope you do another lecture there someday. You are needed in this crazy world of ours!” - Program Attendee, Becky Baker
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"Melissa is beyond amazing; she is relatable, kind, professional, emphatic, and an excellent resource. My sessions have ended for now but, Melissa reassured me that if I needed her support again, I can always resume, and I would absolutely want her to be my coach in the future. Melissa has provided me with tools that I continue to use daily and for that, I am so thankful for her." - Life Coach Client G.T.
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"Melissa Plourde is so knowledgeable about Alzheimer's/dementia and resources available for people who have the disease and their family. When I first began working with Melissa, I was thinking about home care only for my mom, but Melissa suggested we also could look at day programs. In the end, we opted to go with just a day program for my mom which she now attends 3 days a week. It has been the best thing that’s happened to my mom in years. Her depression is almost gone. Her quality of life has improved significantly, and she now has joy and something to look forward to. This also provided much needed stress relief and could then start focusing on my needs. I am so incredibly grateful. " - Caregiver S.C.
"A sincere Thank you for your expertise, empathy, and reassurance. Your coaching and support are why I am still sane! Melissa has advised and guided me as both of my parents have declined and symptoms become more complicated to manage. Melissa, seeing my mother's decline, guided me on the hospice benefit and eligibility, what questions to ask, and what to expect. Having Melissa to educate me on what was happening to my parents, being overwhelmed by decisions I needed to make, resources available, questions to ask medical providers, was priceless. I am so grateful for Melissa and her ability to help me to achieve better calmness, courage, and moments of joy as I provide eldercare for my parents. She provided an encouraging and fresh perspective at each of our meetings, during a very stressful and exhausting time. My parents are now settled, comfortable and very well cared for despite their horrible disease of dementia. Melissa has significantly calmed my anxiety by educating me on various related topics and in reassuring me that I am doing a great job caring for my parents, when those moments of doubt kept me awake at night. Thank you so very much!" -Caregiver A.T.
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"Thank you for your work with me, the sessions are affecting me deeply. I felt relieved when you prioritized the focus to my needs from my wife's dementia care. Your guidance has enabled me to relieve my caregiving burnout and empowered me to be the best version of me. I can’t care for others without taking care of myself first. Now, I can bring this renewed sense of self-care energy to others in my circle. Setting goals and baby steps. I believe my sessions with you are having a profound effect. Thank you." - Caregiver C.J.
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"Melissa is one of the most compassionate, dedicated professionals I know. She knows how to navigate the healthcare system, assist clients and families when they are most in need. She also is excellent with the staff at the facility in providing teaching tools to strengthen the needs for the CNA's and Nurses clinical skills. I'm very fortunate to have a colleague like Melissa to call in time of need. Any family member will instantly be put at ease and gain trust with her expertise."
- Excerpts from LinkedIn Comment/Reviews.
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" I appreciate Melissa's expertise, empathy, and follow-up. It’s a great feeling to have an expert coach work with you. She brought issues to the forefront I did not think about - very helpful. I feel empowered. We worked on my communication, too. I am learning that you have to meet people where they are and not where you want them to be. She "got me" and worked with me at a pace I could handle, and work on some questions I never even thought about." I truly appreciate everything Melissa has done." -Life Coach Client M.N.