Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

Enhancing life for individuals suffering from memory loss.

At HealthStar Home Health we understand how overwhelming and difficult it can be to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. With locations across Minnesota, including Duluth and Bemidji areas, Arizona and New Mexico, our nurses have specialized training to ease the transition of living with Alzheimer’s.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are over 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's.

Our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services

Individualized assessments evaluating cognitive and functional levels

Specialized, custom patient treatment plans

Compassionate, empathetic and gentle patient care

Teach families and caregivers strategies for managing care needs of their loved one

Effectively respond to challenging behaviors such as aggression, agitation, and repetition

Address patient physical health needs

Medication management and education

Reduce utilization of psychotropic medication

Strength development and fall risk reduction

Promote independence in dressing, bathing and toileting

Assistance with memory, communication and swallowing difficulties

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are over 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's.

Our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services

Individualized assessments evaluating cognitive and functional levels

Specialized, custom patient treatment plans

Compassionate, empathetic and gentle patient care

Teach families and caregivers strategies for managing care needs of their loved one

Effectively respond to challenging behaviors such as aggression, agitation, and repetition

Address patient physical health needs

Medication management and education

Reduce utilization of psychotropic medication

Strength development and fall risk reduction

Promote independence in dressing, bathing and toileting

Assistance with memory, communication and swallowing difficulties

The Alzheimer’s Whisperer Program

HealthStar is proud to provide a comprehensive and effective Alzheimer’s and Dementia home care program. Becoming an "Alzheimer’s Whisperer” is a unique and effective approach to help support those affected by Dementia who live in a home or assisted living community.

The program focuses on more than nursing. Several types of caregivers come together in this program in order to provide the best care for patients and support for their families while allowing them to spend more time in their homes. We bring in a multidisciplinary team to develop an understanding of how disease is progressing on an individualized level so that friends and family have as many tools as possible when providing any necessary care. Our teams consist of:

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care