Freedom Home Care, LLC announces a specialized dementia care service in Mankato and Owatonna designed to enable seniors with dementia to age in place successfully. The announcement addresses a critical need for family caregivers seeking professional support to help loved ones remain safely at home while managing the complex challenges of memory loss and cognitive decline.
More details can be found at https://freedomhomecarellc.com/services/dementia-care/
The timing of this service update launch reflects growing urgency across the United States. The number of Americans aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer's dementia is projected to increase from 6.9 million in 2024 to 13.8 million by 2060, according to independent studies. Family caregivers provided an estimated 19.2 billion hours of unpaid care to people with Alzheimer's and other cognitive decline in 2025, with 35 percent reporting that their own health has suffered due to care responsibilities. According to a 2025 U.S. News survey, 94 percent of adults aged 55 and older express a preference to remain in their homes, where maintaining independence, social connections, and familiar surroundings contributes to improved emotional stability and cognitive well-being.
Caregiver staff at Freedom Home Care address these challenges through a three-step structured approach that begins with a complimentary personalized needs assessment and home inspection. During this initial evaluation, staff examine wandering risks such as the need for door locks or buzzers, verify that medications and cleaning supplies are safely secured, and assess whether the environment encourages independence while minimizing hazards. This review goes beyond the standard CDC Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults to address dementia-specific safety concerns.
Following the assessment, staff select caregivers who have completed pre-employment training in Alzheimer's and dementia, then provide Dementia Care certification through a partnership with Relias healthcare training, compliance, and quality improvement solutions to ensure specialized and consistent education. Once caregivers begin working with clients, staff develop a formalized Plan of Care and monitor it through RN supervisory visits, which track compliance and progress via documentation. Because each person experiences cognitive decline uniquely, registered nurses continue to monitor client progression and adjust care plans as conditions evolve.
Operating as a licensed home care agency by the Minnesota Department of Health, Freedom Home Care has built a reputation for delivering what client testimonials describe as professional, reliable, and friendly service provided by caring people. This framework reduces family anxiety by ensuring that loved ones receive consistent caregiver support while remaining in familiar home environments, offering respite to family members who might otherwise shoulder the full burden of round-the-clock supervision.
Eligible Veterans in the Mankato and Owatonna area may access these services through the VA Community Care program, which provides in-home support when the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot directly deliver necessary care. Staff assist qualifying families in navigating the eligibility process through Veterans Service Offices, removing a significant financial barrier for those who have served.
For more information and to schedule a complimentary needs assessment and home inspection, call 507-387-HOME (4663) or visit https://www.freedomhomecarellc.com.