About Dina Kadan White

As Vice President of Kadan Homecare, White oversees the day-to-to day operations and assists with strategic planning for company. White has worked with Kadan full-time for the past 11 years, although she has been engaged with the family-run firm at some level for most of her adult life. Prior to joining Kadan, White served as Director of Product Development at Equifax and previously was a Marketing Director with Wachovia. These jobs prepared her well for a position where she works for the benefit of all aspects of this highly client-focused agency. White holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a member of the National Private Duty Association, a membership organization for firms whose homecare model is to employ, train, monitor and supervise caregivers, create a plan of care for the client and work toward a safe and secure environment for the person at home. White is also a member of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice.

Home Care vs. Home Health Care

Is your loved one still in his or her home, yet they need support for daily activities or have a medical condition? Have they had a health setback or are beginning to show signs of dementia or other challenges? The idea of moving them into a nursing home or assisted living facility may feel too [...]

2022-02-03T19:24:58+00:00February 3rd, 2022|

What are some early warning signs of dementia?

One of our goals at Kadan Homecare is to educate families, friends and caretakers about dementia and symptoms of dementia. In 2020, there were more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. To do our part, we work to provide quality home care to your loved ones. We meet them where they feel most [...]

2022-01-20T13:24:18+00:00January 20th, 2022|

Give the Gift of Experiences

In addition to coping with the ongoing pandemic, Americans have been confronted this year with empty shelves, out of stock products and long waiting times for some purchases. Many feared that the holidays would even be ‘canceled’ because of merchandise stuck on container ships and unable to make its way to retailers. While gift giving [...]

2021-12-28T15:19:28+00:00December 21st, 2021|

The Benefits of Companion Care for Aging Adults

We know that many seniors spend a significant amount of time alone, regardless of where they live. We also know that 90% of all Americans over 50 years of age, regardless of age, race, income or health status, want to age in place and remain in their homes. Companion care is a thoughtful way to [...]

2021-11-22T15:13:42+00:00December 18th, 2021|

Celebrating Thanksgiving with Senior Loved Ones

Many people say that Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday. What’s not to like? We get to enjoy good food, family time, football, and maybe a nice nap. The magic of Thanksgiving is that it’s all about gratitude and being together. For seniors, being around loved ones and engaging in cherished family traditions can bring great [...]

2021-11-17T16:20:09+00:00November 17th, 2021|

Assisted Living and Home Care

One of the first lifestyle-related decisions most aging seniors make is choosing between moving to an assisted living facility or staying in their home. This post explains which services you are most likely to find under each type of living arrangement, and it gives an overview of similarities and differences in the two environments. Considering [...]

2021-10-22T18:26:23+00:00October 22nd, 2021|

Home Care: What You Need to Age in Place

Today, 90% of all Americans over 50 years of age, regardless of age, race, income or health status, want to maintain their independence by staying in their homes. This dominant preference varies from the reality of being over 80 years old in the U.S., where the majority of elderly in this demographic live in a [...]

2021-10-22T18:21:56+00:00October 14th, 2021|

Extend Your Independence by Preventing Falls

Every year 36 million people over the age of 65 fall with three million of them being injured so seriously they require medical care at a local emergency department. In all, 300,000 are hospitalized with hip fractures, and the majority of them are women, who account for 75% of hip fractures. Beyond the pain, bruising [...]

2023-11-09T17:19:43+00:00September 21st, 2021|

AARP: Changing the Aging Conversation

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) empowers people to choose how they live as they age. More than 38 million Americans who are 50 years old or older belong to this organization, whose magazine and bulletin are the two largest-circulation publications in the country. AARP offers its members an array [...]

2023-11-09T17:19:53+00:00September 15th, 2021|

Questions About COVID-19, the Delta Variant and Shot Number 3?

COVID-19 isn’t waning, it’s picking up steam. Only 48 % of Georgians have received at least one vaccination shot. Statewide, 1,287,677 cases have been confirmed. In Atlanta, hospital officials say climbing numbers of COVID-19 cases are stressing their emergency rooms to the brink and they are quickly running out of ICU beds for the sickest [...]

2023-11-09T17:20:21+00:00August 30th, 2021|
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