Nurse Gift Guide 2025
Thoughtful & Fun Gifts for the Nurse in Your Life We all know how close families grow to their nurses. While your nurse will tell you they don’t NEED anything, many people just love to give gifts in the holiday spirit and as a token of their appreciation. It’s never a requirement, but if you’re looking for the perfect gift for a nurse in […]
How Adult Day Services and Home Health Work Together to Support Indiana Families
On November 14, 2025, Tendercare’s Director of Advocacy, Darcy Tower, attended the annual Indiana Association of Adult Day Services conference as a board member. As a former Medicaid Director of Provider Relations, Darcy champions the impact adult day centers have on supporting individuals to remain at home. Home Health and Adult Day are two services […]
Building a Great Relationship with Your In-Home Nurse
Choosing in-home nursing care is a big decision. Families often reach this point because a loved one needs skilled care that is hard to manage alone, or because everyone in the home needs more support to keep life steady. Bringing a nurse into your home can provide safety, routine, and breathing room for the whole family. […]
2026 Waiver Updates for Indiana Medicaid Families
Indiana FSSA has announced changes for 2026 Medicaid Waivers and Services. We’ve provided a video and blog breakdown of upcoming changes.
Helping Our Families Through SNAP Uncertainty
Find Indiana food banks, pantries, and support resources for families impacted by the November SNAP benefit pause. Local help and guidance are available.
Every Child is Worthy of Love: Israel’s Story
Meet Israel, a 14-year-old with Spina Bifida whose family founded Lost Sparrows. Learn how faith, love, and home care helped him thrive.
Progress, Not Perfection: Mila’s Story
Success for medically complex individuals isn’t defined by traditional milestones. It’s found in the small, meaningful moments that often go unseen — the progress, the peace, the smiles that tell a story all their own. A moment of calm in a noisy world.A word spoken after countless tries.A smile of connection when anxiety fades. These […]
Getting Ready to Go Home: Checklist for NICU Discharge
Preparing for your child’s transition from hospital to home involves careful planning and coordination. Use this checklist to ensure that you’ve covered all essential steps and questions to make the homecoming as smooth as possible.
Navigating the Transition to Adulthood for Medically Complex Youth
Transition is defined as “the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.” When you think about your life’s trajectory, it’s incredible to reflect on the vast array of transitions you have experienced—physical, emotional, social, and cognitive. As adults, we know transitions are inevitable, whether they’re big milestones like moving […]
Why the “Mortar” Matters in Home Care
https://youtu.be/p6rhD5cLyko Our Director of Advocacy & Community Relations, Darcy, has a gift for telling stories that stick with you. Recently, she shared one that perfectly sums up the heart of the work we do—told through an unexpected conversation in a coffee shop. In it, she uses a metaphor about bricks and mortar to explain the […]