Are you or an older adult you care for suffering from more than a case of the winter blues? Winters in Minnesota can have an…
Just like our clients and their families, we at HealthStar Home Health cannot function in a silo. Resources, education and interaction from outside agencies makes…
We all feel anxious at times. In fact, occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. People may feel anxious when dealing with a problem…
With the holiday season fast approaching, the first thing that comes to mind are the joys the holidays bring. Time with friends, family traditions and…
A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found approximately 11% of children 4-17 years of age (6.4 million) in the…
The numbers are staggering. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in every 5 adults in America live with a mental health…
7:00 am: Amelia Muir, psychiatric home care nurse begins her day by logging into her laptop. After checking e-mails and confirming appointment times with patients,…
Written by Dr. Verna Benner Carson, PMH/CNS Over the last few weeks there has been significant information in the news about Alzheimer’s disease. On March…
For some, the holiday season is “the most wonderful time of the year” but for those with mental health issues, seniors and caregivers, it’s also a…