Senior Resource Hub

Welcome to CarDon’s Senior Resource Hub, where your senior living questions will be answered by industry experts.

CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Choosing a Community for a Short-term Rehabilitation Stay

This installment of the CarDon Senior Resource Hub features Pamela Dunlap, Owner of Sage Insight LLC Elder Care and Wellness. Pamela gives us information on how to choose a community for short-term rehabilitation following an orthopedic procedure or acute medical setback, including what to look for in a community and questions to ask when you tour.



CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Preparing for Short-term Rehab

Pamela Dunlap, Owner of Sage Insight LLC Elder Care and Wellness, gives us tips for preparing for a short-term rehabilitation stay following a surgery, illness or orthopedic challenge.

CarDon Senior Resource Hub – The Importance of Nutrition for Seniors

Allie Overett, Registered Dietitian with CICOA, talks about why nutrition, including hydration, is so important for seniors.



CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Nutrition Tips for Caregivers of Seniors

This installment of the CarDon Senior Resource Hub features Allie Overett, Registered Dietitian with CICOA. Allie gives nutrition tips for caregivers of seniors with dementia.

CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Keeping Your Home Safe and Practical

This Senior Resource Hub video features Pamela Dunlap, owner of Sage Insight LLC Elder Care and Wellness. Pamela gives tips to keeping your household safe for seniors. As loved ones age, the home can become a hazardous place. Trips hazards, clutter and hard-to-reach items can be remedied with Pamela’s tips!



CarDon Senior Resource Hub – The Advantages of In-House Dialysis

Frank Sellers of DaVita Dialysis and Dr. Chirag Patel of CarDon discuss the benefits of having dialysis treatment available on-site for residents of a senior living community.

CarDon Senior Resource Hub – What are the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke?

This segment of the CarDon Senior Resource Hub features Danielle, a nurse practitioner who specializes in the care of seniors. She’ll let you know what to look for if someone is exhibiting signs of a stroke. Danielle will teach you about the acronym FAST (Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time) which has been used by the National Stroke Association, American Heart Association and others to educate the public on detecting symptoms of a stroke.



CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Medicare and Medicare Advantage

What should you consider before enrolling in Medicare or Medicare Advantage?Ronni Highum, a Medicare Benefits Consultant at Senior Insurance Designers joins us on the Senior Resource Hub to review Medicare benefits.

CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Signs and symptoms of UTI’s in Seniors

This segment of the CarDon Senior Resource Hub features Courtney Bumbalough, a Nurse Practitioner at Proactive Clinical Partners. She discusses the symptoms to be on the lookout for in a senior with a possible Urinary Tract Infection (UTI.)



CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Tips for Moving into a Senior Living Community

Our CarDon Senior Resource Hub segment guest gives tips for moving from your home to a senior living community. Johna Cripe from Harmony Senior Relocation Services gives an insider perspective on everything that can be involved in a big move like that.

CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Transition Services to Assist Seniors

Todd Howard of Halo Senior Solutions discusses what services are available to help seniors when they need to move into a senior living community. Like a wedding planner oversees an event, the assistance provided to seniors oversees all aspects of moving from your home to a senior living community.



CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Talking to Your Loved Ones About Moving into a Senior Living Community

Talking to a loved one about moving into a senior living community can be a difficult job. Dave Holder, the owner of Assisted Living Locators in Indianapolis gives you talking points for that tough conversation. A big tip is to start that conversation early!

CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Navigating Blindness with Bosma Enterprises

Marsha Egan of Bosma Enterprises gives great advice on how to provide care to a blind person. Marsha shares all the ways Bosma helps blind people and those who care for them.



CarDon Senior Resource Hub – How LifeSpan Companion Care Benefits Seniors:

LifeSpan Companion Care’s Jessica Lindsay shares what companion care is and how it can help seniors.

CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Evaluating Senior Driving Skills

Watch Laura Noblitt OTR, CDRS as she discusses older driver’s competence behind the wheel. Laura talks about the warning signs and specific factors that might signal that driving skills are declining. Plus, she’ll show you the options for resources that exist – including undergoing a comprehensive driving evaluation!


 


CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Understanding the Legal Documents for Estate Planning

Attorney Stasia Demos discusses documents that family members should have for their loved ones. Wills, Power of Attorneys, etc. The list is long for what documents are needed for proper estate planning. But Stasia will summarize that list plus tell you where and how to safely store those document.

CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Senior Living Options, Planning and Financial Assistance

In this episode of the CarDon Senior Resource Hub, industry experts discuss the process of finding a senior living community, the living options available, financially preparing for your move and the assistance you may be eligible to receive.


Senior Care: What Living Options Are Available


Payment and Financing: How to Begin and Budget


VA Aid and Attendance: Eligibility and Benefits


CarDon Members’ Personal Experiences: How Can They Help Others?



CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Medication Management, Memory Care and Dialysis

With this episode of the CarDon Senior Resource Hub, we discuss tips for medication management, how to know if a loved one might need memory care and what dialysis care entails.

Speakers include Kendra Fauth-Edwards, Chief Marketing Officer for CarDon & Associates, Cindy Barker, Director of Pharmacy for Skilled Care Pharmacy, Lynn Lopossa, Director of Ancillary Services for CarDon & Associates, Angie Scally, Director of Clinical Coordination for CarDon & Associates, Judy Hostetler, Registered Nurse for DaVita Post Acute Services and Jen Barnhart, Regional Director of Marketing for CarDon & Associates.

Medication Management and How Assisted Living Can Help


Memory Care: How to Know It’s time and How to Start the Discussion


Dialysis: How it affects Day-To-Day Life and What Options Are Available


CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Early Signs of Memory Loss, Helpful Products and Joy’s House

In this episode of the CarDon Senior Resource Hub, industry experts discuss how to look for the early signs of memory loss, a great product that can help someone with memory loss, and how Joy’s House in Indianapolis helps those in need.


Memory Loss: Recognizing the Early Signs


Memory Loss: A Product that Can Make A Difference


Joy’s House: Helping Seniors with Memory Loss


CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Understanding Medicare Coverage Options

CarDon’s Laura Litke has lots of knowledge when it comes to all things Medicare! This video is a great resource to understanding the coverage options for Medicare.



CarDon Senior Resource Hub – Understanding Respite Care

Caring for a senior and need a break? Watch this video to understand what respite care is and how it may benefit you. CarDon’s Kellie White has information for you about respite care.