Interim HealthCare of Twin Cities
- (651) 917-3634 Main Office
Services in Twin Cities
What we offer
- Home Healthcare
- Hospice
- Aide & Social Work Services
- Music/Massage Therapy, Aide, Volunteer
- Nursing for Disease & Wound Management
- Nursing for Pain & Symptom Management
- Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
- Social Work, Chaplain, Bereavement
About Us
What Our Community is Saying
What’s Happening
Services Provided (Updated 1/1/2026):
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Skilled Nursing
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Physical Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Speech Therapy
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Medical Social Work
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Home Health Aide
Clinical Skills and Specialties (Updated 1/1/2026):
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Wound Ostomy Certified Nurse
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Catheter Management
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Chronic Disease Management
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Post Operative Care
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Orthopedic Rehabilitation
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Neurologic Rehabilitation
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Home Safety and Fall Prevention
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Edema Management
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Dementia Care
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Dysphagia/Swallow Assessments
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Diet Texture Management
Services Not Provided (Updated 1/1/2026):
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Homemaker/Companion Services
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Pediatric Nursing
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Pediatric Therapy
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Neonatal Care
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Postpartum/Maternal Care
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Respiratory Therapy
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Ventilator and Tracheostomy Care
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Infusion Therapy
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Dialysis
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Nutritionist/Registered Dietician
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Enteral Feeding
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Chemotherapy and Cancer Treatments
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Behavioral Health Management
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Substance Use Disorder Management
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Continuous (24 hour) or Shift Care
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Twice Daily Visits
In today’s newsletter, we’re exploring how gardening can help you and your loved one practice mindfulness and support emotional well-being. After all, gardening isn’t just about plants—it’s about pausing, noticing, and connecting with the present moment.
Even small, low-impact activities like tending flowers, herbs, or indoor plants can reduce stress, lift mood, and create moments of calm, no matter your loved one’s mobility. And with spring in full bloom, there’s no better time to reconnect with nature and your senses.
The Power of Sensory Grounding
Mindfulness in the garden is especially effective when paired with sensory grounding, a technique that helps you pull yourself back into the present by engaging your five senses. This can reduce stress, improve mood, and promote mental clarity.
One simple method to try is the 5-4-3-2-1 Method:
- 5 Things You See: Notice flowers, leaves, or the colors around you.
- 4 Things You Feel: Feel the texture of soil, petals, or the sun on your skin.
- 3 Things You Hear: Listen to birds, the wind, or rustling leaves.
- 2 Things You Smell: Take in the scent of fresh herbs, flowers, or earth.
- 1 Thing You Taste: Enjoy a bite of fresh fruit, a herb, or even a sip of water.
This technique is low-impact and accessible for anyone, providing a moment of calm, no matter your level of mobility.
Shared Moments of Joy
Gardening as a mindful practice not only supports your loved one’s mental wellness, but it also offers opportunities for connection. Spending time together planting, watering, or simply observing nature can create shared moments of joy and reflection, strengthening family bonds.
At Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities, we know wellness is about more than physical care—it’s about supporting the whole person. Encouraging activities like mindful gardening helps families create routines that foster calm, focus, and happiness in the home.
Final Thoughts
This month, why not take a few minutes to step outside with your loved one? Notice the colors and scents around you, and practice mindfulness together. Even a short moment can bring a sense of peace and connection.
To learn more ways to support your loved one’s well-being at home, contact Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities today.
We’re here to help your family thrive, one mindful moment at a time.
Social work was born from a desire to protect the vulnerable, uplift communities, and ensure no one was overlooked. That mission remains just as vital today as it was more than a century ago.
The Woman Who Helped Shape Social Work
When we reflect on the roots of social work, Jane Addams stands out as a guiding light. Often called the mother of social work, she devoted her life to caring for immigrants, children, and families who had few resources and even fewer advocates.In 1889, she co-founded Hull House in Chicago, creating a welcoming place where people could find education, health care support, childcare, and hope. Jane believed care should meet people where they are—supporting not just immediate needs, but the whole person.
Women at the Heart of the Profession
From the very beginning, social work has been led by women who saw unmet needs and felt called to help. They gave voice to the unheard, challenged unfair systems, and built stronger, more caring communities.Carrying the Legacy Into the Home
That legacy lives on through today’s Medical Social Workers, many of whom are women who bring empathy, resilience, and advocacy into the homes of patients and families every day.Continuing Jane Addams’ vision, they support individuals through some of life’s most complex moments—advocating for patients’ rights, helping navigate the health care system, and providing comfort, guidance, and dignity where it matters most: at home.
At Interim Health care of the Twin Cities, medical social work is a vital part of home health services. Our social workers collaborate with patients, families, and care teams to address emotional, social, and practical needs—because healing is about more than physical care alone.
Honoring the Past, Supporting the Present
This March, we honor the women who helped build the foundation of social work and the professionals who continue that mission today. Their dedication reminds us that meaningful care is rooted in understanding, advocacy, and human connection.At Interim Health care care of the Twin Cities, we’re proud to support the work of medical social workers who bring compassion into homes and help individuals feel supported, heard, and empowered.
Happy Women’s History Month and Social Workers Month from all of us at Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities.
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