MindStart was founded by occupational therapist Monica Heltemes in 2010. Monica has been working with persons with dementia in various capacities for over 15 years. She has developed an activity program for memory care units and spoken at numerous
conferences and training events. Monica has been published many times, including writing for the Alzheimer's Reading Room, the Alzheimer's Association MN-ND and the publication of Occupational Therapy for Persons with Dementia in Assisted Living Facilities in the October 28, 2009 edition of the American Occupational Therapy Association's OT Practice magazine.

Photo Courtesy of St. Paul Pioneer Press, October 30, 2011