Real Client Testimonials
"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. Seeing my mother's decline, she guided me on the hospice benefit, eligibility, how to enroll my mom, what questions to ask, and what to expect from their services. Having Melissa educate me on what was happening to my parents, being overwhelmed by all the decisions, available resources, 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 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 considerably calmed my anxiety by educating and reassuring me that I am doing a great job caregiving, when moments of doubt kept me awake at night. Thank you so very much!"
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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 down to a 2. Her quality of life has improved significantly, and she now has joy and something that she looks so forward to. This also provided much needed stress relief so I could then start focusing on my needs. I am so incredibly grateful."
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"Thank you for your work with me. 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. 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. I appreciate your expertise, empathy, and follow-up. Thank you."
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"I have worked with Melissa for many years in long term care, she is one of the most compassionate and dedicated professionals I know. She knows how to navigate the healthcare system, assist clients and families when they are most in need. I have confidence that any family member will almost instantly be put at ease and gain trust with Melissa and her expertise. She 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 for our residents and staff."
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"I want to thank you for your presentation at the Council on Aging. My friend and I had been depressed about various 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 just for each one of 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!"
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"Melissa is beyond amazing; she is relatable, kind, professional, emphatic, and an excellent resource. I feel empowered. We worked on my communication, and I am learning that you have to meet people where they are and not where you want them to be. Melissa has provided me with tools that I continue to use daily and for that, I am so thankful I worked with her. Although my sessions have ended for now, 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.
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"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."
