Monica Heltemes, Occupational Therapist


Monica Heltemes, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and owner of MindStart, providing adapted activity products for people with dementia.

Monica works with people with dementia, enhancing their quality of life and supporting caregivers. MindStart provides age-appropriate and stage-appropriate dementia activities, such as games, puzzles, and books. The items are simplified to meet the needs of various stages of dementia while remaining dignified and familiar in appearance. The products provide important cognitive stimulation to persons with dementia and needed dementia care support for caregivers.

WHY I CARE

"I've always felt a special connection to individuls with dementia. The MindStart products have adaptations in the products based on my OT experience, making them successful for the person with dementia and easy for the caregiver to use. MindStart provides cognitive stimulation, engagement, and joy for people with dementia and their caregivers."

WHERE TO FIND MORE ABOUT THIS EXPERT

Visit MindStart at www.mind-start.com.


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