About Merrie

Reviewed on 11/16/2023

It is my privilege to recommend her to you. Merrie has taken wonderful care of my aunt and cousin. My aunt, age 91, and her 66-year-old daughter moved to Texas in 2022 to be closer to family. My cousin would have loved to be the one to take care of her mom back in Maryland, but unfortunately, she had a stroke in 2020 and no longer has the use of her right arm and leg. She also suffers from aphasia which makes it challenging for her to communicate her thoughts. After a couple of major health scares earlier this summer, they finally agreed to move to Austin. Sadly, not long after their arrival, my aunt was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I work full time and have high school juniors and so we needed a caregiver to provide additional support. Merrie performed a variety of activities for my aunt and cousin including light housekeeping, errands to the grocery store, medical appointments and literally whatever was needed. She prepared and served their dinner and made sure the kitchen was spotless when she was done. She also made sure that meals were prepped for the time periods when she wasn’t there, such as breakfast and lunch. She did all of these things for both of them up until my aunt’s death in March. Now Merrie helps my cousin in her new apartment. My cousin accompanies Merrie to the grocery store, which is a treat for her to get out of the house. She moves very slowly due to her disability, but Merrie has great patience and they make it a fun outing. Merrie has also quickly learned how to communicate very effectively with my cousin, and she comforts her when she's not able to fully express herself in the way that she would like. Merrie truly lives up to her name - she is jovial and is a wonderful companion and a great conversationalist. She is kind and caring, and very respectful of her client’s unique quirks. She is also reliable and trustworthy, which is critical for a successful relationship where we are trusting someone with our loved ones. While we wish we could employ Merrie full time, finances limit us to only a part time schedule. I hope that you will seriously consider Merrie for your caregiver position.I am confident that you will be as happy with Merrie's work as we are. Please feel free to contact me should you want to discuss anything further. Sincerely, Angie H