What Some Of Melissa's Clients Say About Their Experience
"I got so much out of this experience. Melissa helped me tremendously. I have made strides in my life (baby steps count). Others have noticed some of the changes (mood, home surroundings, etc.) This was so helpful and supportive. She "got me" and worked with me at a pace I could handle. No pressures. But had me do my homework, and work on some questions I never even thought about." - C.S.
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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 a family’s experience with having a loved one who has dementia. Immediately, she began to offer us suggestions, tips, and solutions. She provided us with options that were spot on for our mom and our 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!" - A.B.
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"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, how to apply for hospice care for my mom, what questions to ask, and what to expect from their services. Having Melissa to help educate me on what was happening to my parents, being overwhelmed by the decisions I needed to make, resources that may be 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 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!" -A.T.
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"Melissa Plourde is so knowledgeable about Alzheimer's/dementia and the resources available for people who have the disease and their family members. 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 has gone from a 9 (on a scale of 1-10) down to a 2. Her quality of life has improved significantly, and she now has joy and something to look forward to. Which also provided much needed stress relief and could then start focusing on my needs. I am so incredibly grateful. " -S.C. _________________________________________________________________
"Thank you for your work with me so far. As much as I seem to be resisting, the sessions are affecting me deeply. I am continuing the soul searching. Looking for the goals I can commit to. I felt relieved when you shifted the focus to my needs from {who I am the caregiver for.} 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, my coworkers, and anyone else who I interact with throughout the day. ABCD Goals and baby steps. I believe my sessions with you are having a profound effect. Thank you." -C.J. _________________________________________________________________
"Melissa is beyond amazing; she is relatable, kind, professional, emphatic, and an excellent resource. Although my sessions have formally ended, 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 I worked with her." -G.T. _________________________________________________________________
" I appreciate Melissa's expertise, empathy, and follow-up. It’s a great feeling to have an expert coach work with you. Melissa brought issues to the forefront I did not think about --- very helpful. I feel empowered. We also worked on my Communication. I was being overbearing. I am learning that you have to meet people where they are and not where you want them to be. I truly thank Melissa and appreciate everything she has done." -M.N.
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