Patty has been “a helping hand” for my parents since the fall of 2022. We were so fortunate to be some of her first clients. My mom has Alzheimers, and while she can still live at home and function somewhat normally, it had become very important for my step-dad to have a little down time from caregiving.
Leslie B.
Patty spends two half days a week with mom and on occasion has stepped in for additional needs. Primarily they just spend time together. Patty is very considerate in getting to know the needs of her clients. Her creativity in finding appropriate activities to get out of the house, as well as knowing what is too much, have been so great for my mom. Church friends are quick to share how Patty helps mom participate in the monthly ladies luncheons with dignity and kindness. Patty has also been able to give insights and make me aware of possible needs for both mom and my step-dad. Because she sees them regularly, she is quick to notice areas that may need attention from the family.
Patty is trustworthy and kind in all situations. I am very thankful for Patty and her work to help others in long or short-term need.
I am pleased to recommend Patricia (Patty) Rogge as an excellent Personal Caregiver. A member of our family had conditions in late 2022 that led to over a year of declining physical and mental health. I conducted a thorough search, and Patty clearly stood out as the right choice.
Charles J.
She began her employment in January 2023 and continued it until February 2024 when our family member required facility-based care. Patty is a delightful person, and her skills and her use of them are impeccable for the kind of help we needed. She adapted to initial interactions that were actually a bit hostile (I don’t need a “rent-a-friend!”) to a well-liked companion (“my friend Patty”) in a very short time.
Among many positive words I could use to describe her are responsible, reliable, adaptable, punctual, and trustworthy. She is very worthy of your serious consideration for any position for which she may be applying.
Patty started caring for my 95 year-old mother in November of 2024. Mom still lives alone but was in need of companionship, light house work, and small trips around town for groceries or visiting family. After interviewing several care givers, our prayers were answered with Patty. There was no other even close to Patty in demeanor, morals, and attitude. Patty has experience with dementia patients and has the patience of an angel. Mom was not very happy at first because of her pride but Patty soon won her over. Patty keeps Mom engaged in games, puzzles, and trivia. As a retired school teacher, Mom loves historic sites and museums. Patty and Mom are now day trip travelers. Patty has been such a gift to our family and Mom. Having Patty allows Mom more freedom and we have a new family member in Patty. Your family member will be in great hands if you trust Patty to their care.
Carmel V.
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Ann L, MD
My Aunt suffers from dementia and becomes quite unsettled with new people or events away from her Assisted Living facility. My son was married in October 2023 in New Orleans and I needed competent care to dress my aunt, snack her on the drive down from Baton Rouge because she would be missing her scheduled dinner, dispense her medicines, attend a Catholic Nuptial Mass and monitor her behavior in church, escort her to the reception venue and keep her company there so she would not feel lost with so many new faces, feed her, and then drive her back home to BR after a very long day. It was seamless and my Aunt thought Patty Rogge was a friend more than a companion care angel.
Patty was kind enough to suggest meeting my Aunt ahead of the chaperoned day to engage familiarity with my Aunt, her facility, and her apartment so make-up, jewelry, clothes, medicines, etc would run smoothly for the target date.
Patty took care of every detail and was the liaison between our family festivities and my Aunt’s safe well being.
If I was not using assisted living due to my full time day and night employment and had met Patty before my Aunt’s placement there, I would have engaged her in my home for services.
I cannot say enough about Patty’s gentle, patient Christian demeanor and her sincere devotion to her service. Being a wife and a mother herself, Patty understands the need for elder care and the relief it gives for family care givers.
I will be employing Patty again as my daughter is newly engaged and planning a New Orleans wedding where my Aunt will need special attention again for these related activities.