Guardian Care

02/04/2026

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler didn’t just practice medicine, she practiced care.

As the first African American woman physician in the United States, Dr. Crumpler devoted her life to women, children, and families who were too often overlooked. In a time when both her voice and her work were dismissed, she pressed forward, guided by a simple truth she once shared:

“I early conceived a liking for, and sought every opportunity to relieve the sufferings of others.”

Her groundbreaking medical writing focused on infant and women’s health, hygiene, and disease prevention. This practical guidance was meant to empower caregivers, not intimidate them. Today, her legacy lives on in every caregiver who shows up with compassion, patience, and purpose.

According to the National Women's History Museum there are no surviving photographs of Dr. Crumpler.

01/29/2026

Join a team that keeps you covered across all elements of family caregiving.

Since 2021, Guardian Care has been providing financial compensation, admin support, and dedicated care management to family caregivers across Indiana.

We’ve grown considerably in the last 6 years and are excited to soon offer Home Health services alongside Structured Family Care and Personal Care Services (eligible waivers: Health & Wellness, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Pathways)

Send us a text if you want to learn more about getting paid to be a caregiver for a loved one: (317) 360-0359

We’ll help you start your caregiving journey on the right foot.

01/29/2026

See you at Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center for their food pantry expansion open house!!

🗓️ Feb 5, 10:30AM 🍞🍯🍎

Our Bread‑Breaking Ceremony for the new pantry is postponed due to weather and rescheduled for Feb. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Learn more, RSVP or donate: https://www.maryrigg.org/pantryexpansion/

01/29/2026

If you missed the first session yesterday, make sure you don't miss any others! These meetings are virtual, on the fourth Wednesdays of the month until May. 💜

The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a virtual education series called The Empowered Caregiver, beginning tomorrow at noon. The first session is Building Foundations of Caregiving.
Register here: bit.ly/Caregiver-JAN28

01/28/2026

A lack of compliance puts caregivers at risk of increased legal liability, job instability, and operational chaos. 🫣

We prioritize caregiver wellbeing through our small but mighty compliance team. Their priority is to ensure our caregivers are protected by keeping Guardian Care in adherence to state and federal regulations.

Jen Campbell-Nagle comes to Guardian Care with 27 years of experience in Medicaid/Medicare compliance and a love for dogs, DIY, travel, football and gardening. 👩‍🌾

Tiffany Wray spent 20 years in long-term care as an LPN before transitioning into healthcare quality almost five years ago. She loves sports, Caitlin Clark and travel, and dislikes blind referees 🙈

Looking for a trusted partner in Indiana Family Caregiving? Call or text us at (317) 360-0359 and we will get back to you between 8-5, Mon-Fri.

01/26/2026

(the following insights are pulled from the article “Health Care Tax Write-Offs" by SeniorsGuide.com) 👇🏽

💭 You can claim medical expenses that are not reimbursed by insurance for yourself, your spouse and your dependents.

💭 The costs of assisted living, in-home care and nursing home services are deductible.

Don’t leave money on the table this year! Tax season is coming up, and if you had changes in your health spending last year, you might have questions. 💭

Seniors Guide published an article answering readers’ questions about health care tax write-offs, i.e., tax break for medical expenses, including the standard deduction, Medicare, and long-term care.

Read the full article: www.seniorsguide.com/retirement-planning-elder-law-senior-finance/health-care-tax-write-offs/

01/26/2026

Guardian Care and Guardian Health physical offices are closed, Monday, Jan 26, due to weather advisories. We are still operating business as usual from remote locations.

For Guardian Care (and Indiana Family Caregivers), reach out to your care manager with any questions or concerns, or call/text (317) 744-2819.

For Guardian Health, call or text (317) 669-6685.

01/26/2026

Our BirthNeigh Party is THIS Friday 🥳

Come celebrate our horses with us at this free, family friendly event featuring:
🎁Pizza and hot chocolate
🎁Fun games
🎁Cool crafts
🎁Horse meet and greet

RSVP at the link in our bio, all are welcome!
And a big thank you to our Pizza Party Sponsor, The Heslin Family, for helping to bring this event together!

01/26/2026

Everyone’s coping looks different, and what works in one season might need an update in the next.

You do not have to figure it out alone. Drop your favorite coping strategies in the comments and share what helps you stay well.

01/26/2026

We'll be at Major Hospital's FREE Health Fair this weekend! Hope to see you (and your bump, or your baby!) there! 🎉🐣

👶 BUMP 2 BABY & BEYOND – FREE Health Fair! 🍼
📅 January 31
⏰ 9 AM–Noon
📍 MHP Medical Center, 2nd floor, 2451 Intelliplex Dr, Shelbyville, IN

Expecting? New parent? Have little ones or grandkids? This fun, family-friendly event is for YOU!

01/24/2026

Every two seconds someone in the United States requires a blood transfusion (American Red Cross )🩸

Especially for the medically complex community, access to viable blood is a necessity.

Advances in medicine and technology make it so that blood can be stored and used in parts – whether you need the red cells, plasma, or the platelets. That means you could donate blood today, and someone could benefit from your donation next month.

There are many places to donate blood in Indiana. The following centers are accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies:

Versiti Blood Center of Indiana – Lafayette, Terre Haute, Carmel, Fishers, Indianapolis, Highland, Greenwood

American Red Cross of Indiana – Goshen, Lutheran Hospital, Eavensville

South Bend Medical Foundation – Goshen, South Bend

01/23/2026

🚨 Utility Shutoff at Risk? 🚨

If your utility service is at risk of being shut off, please take action as soon as possible.

✔️ Already applied for Energy Assistance and your application is pending?
You are protected from disconnection through March 15, 2026 while eligibility is being determined.

➡️ You must contact your utility provider and tell them you have applied.
➡️ Continue paying your bill if possible—Energy Assistance does not cover the full amount.

❗ Have not applied yet?
Apply online here: https://coaction.care/utility-assistance/
Then contact your utility provider to let them know you have applied.

📞 Is NIPSCO your provider?
Call 1-800-464-7726

❄️ Already disconnected?
View local warming centers here: https://coaction.care/warming-centers/

⚠️ Please note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact their utility provider to help prevent disconnection.