Senior Health Center

Cancer treatments can be quite rigorous. And for older adults it’s especially true since they also may be experiencing other diseases that typically occur as people age.

The IU Simon Cancer Center is dedicated to helping older adults manage their cancer. Clarian Senior Health, in collaboration with the IU Simon Cancer Center, now offers the Senior Health Center at the cancer center. It is the only such clinic in Indiana and among only a handful in the country.  


The clinic is open to:

  • IU Simon Cancer Center outpatients age 65 or older
  • Patients being considered for treatment of cancer or a blood disorder
  • Patients currently undergoing treatment of cancer or a blood disorder

During the initial session, a patient will undergo a medical history, physical exam, and screening for issues such as falls and mobility problems, memory complaints, depression, medication problems, and malnutrition.


Schubert

All sessions are geared toward early detection of issues that may interfere with a person’s cancer treatment. “Our thought is if we can address those issues while they’re being treated for cancer, they will hopefully tolerate their treatment better,” Cathy C. Schubert, M.D., a geriatric medicine expert, said.

The Senior Health Center brings together a team that works with the patients. The team includes social workers, nurses, and nutritionists. Patients may also participate in offerings from the cancer center’s CompleteLife program.  

The clinic, which is open 8 a.m. to noon each Monday, is located in the Indiana Cancer Pavilion.

   

If you would like to make an appointment or learn more about the program, call (317) 278-5196.