Molly’s Story: Building a Life Around What Matters
A Home Made With Intention Molly lives with her parents in a home that feels carefully made. Not expensive or showy, but intentional. Paintings line the walls. Objects are placed with an artist’s eye. Color appears where you need it. Light moves through rooms that have been arranged to be both beautiful and usable. Her […]
Universal Changing Tables at Victory Field
Accessibility Doesn’t Stop at Home A Goal Worth Chasing At Tendercare, we spend a lot of time focused on support in the home. That is where our patients receive care, where families build routines, and where the realities of complex care are often most visible. But accessibility doesn’t stop at home. This year, our Marketing […]
Indiana Waiver Case Management Update – 2026
As many of you have heard, Indiana is moving to a new waiver case management model across all waivers (FSW, CIH, TBI and H&W). We understand this is a big change for families, especially if you have a good relationship with your waiver case management agency. Tendercare is here to help you navigate through this […]
Ambrose’s Story: Faith, Family, and Finding Rhythm at Home
Dinner at the Bruce House In the Bruce household, dinner doesn’t just begin with the question, “What are we eating?” Instead, the nightly debate is about something much more important. Who gets to sit next to Ambrose? When we visited, the kitchen buzzed with energy. Marisa was slicing fresh sourdough she’d baked earlier—something she’d managed […]
A Big Change to Medicaid Authorization Timelines — What Families Need to Know
Medicaid re-authorization timelines just dropped from 30 days to 7 days. Learn how this federal change affects home health care and what families must do to avoid service denials.
Luca’s Story
After Luca was diagnosed with pulmonary atresia, his family turned to Tendercare’s pediatric home health services in Lawrenceburg to manage his complex medical needs
Indiana Medicaid Updates – January 2026
Confused by the January 1, 2026 Indiana Medicaid Waiver amendments? Our experts break down the new definition of “Extraordinary Care,” how parents and spouses (LRIs) can now receive reimbursement for Attendant Care, and the expansion of self-direction options across all waivers. Get the answers you need to navigate these medical complexity requirements and secure the right care for your loved one.
Building a Support System as a Caregiver of a Medically Complex Child
Creating a robust support system for caregivers is the most effective way to move from survival mode to thriving while raising a medically complex child. As a premier provider of home health care in Indianapolis, Tendercare Home Health empowers families through professional pediatric nursing and community resources. Learn how to build your “squad” and find reliable support at tchhs.net.
17 Questions to Help You Get to Know Your In-Home Nurse
Welcoming a new nurse into your home can bring both comfort and change. This person will play an important role in your loved one’s care and quickly become part of your daily routine. It’s natural to want to learn more about them, how they work, and how they’ll fit into your family’s rhythm. These questions can help open conversations and build […]
Could Your Child Qualify for In-Home Extended Hour Nursing?
Learn how to qualify for in-home extended hour nursing for medically complex children. This guide covers Medicaid eligibility, clinical requirements for ventilator or feeding tube care, and how Tendercare Home Health Services helps Indiana families transition from hospital to home.