Cancer and Aging Resiliency Clinic
in The James Outpatient Care
Older adults with cancer have unique needs, and we make sure those are met.
Addressing the unique needs of older adults with cancer
The James Cancer and Aging Resiliency Clinic, or CARE Clinic, at The James Outpatient Care provides a variety of supportive services for older adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. It's located on the sixth floor of The James Outpatient Care.
The CARE Clinic helps older adult cancer patients with common health problems. Services are available regardless of cancer type.
Some of the conditions treated by the CARE Clinic include:
- Hearing loss
- Memory changes
- Physical challenges
- Medication management
- Health-related quality of life concerns
- Financial and safety concerns
The CARE Clinic team is led by oncologists and is supported by:
- Pharmacists
- Nurses who specialize in memory care
- Patient care resource managers
- Audiologists
- Dietitians
- Physical therapists
| Sunday: | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Wednesday: | Closed |
| Thursday: | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Friday: | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Saturday: | Closed |
Columbus, Ohio 43221
Self-park and valet options available
Support and services
All assessments are performed and interventions are implemented in one visit.
Topics addressed may include:
- Audiology: In general, older adults are more likely to experience hearing loss than younger adults, and the self-reported prevalence of hearing loss is higher in older adults who have cancer than in older adults without cancer.
- Memory/cognition: A registered nurse or nurse practitioner will administer a cognitive assessment that is designed for timely diagnosis of memory impairments so appropriate interventions can be implemented.
- Medication issues: A pharmacist will provide an in-depth medication/supplement review, including addressing any treatment interactions, and will address any other medication concerns.
- Nutrition evaluation: A registered dietitian will discuss current diet, oral supplements, appetite, caloric needs and any barriers to oral intake (e.g., difficulty swallowing) with each patient. The Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) will also be performed at this time.
- Physical therapy: A physical therapist will develop a plan to promote movement, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.
- Caregiver, financial or home-safety concerns
- Health-related quality of life issues
The initial clinic visit is a multi-provider, comprehensive appointment that typically lasts about two and a half hours.
During this time the care team will create a personalized care and treatment plan.
Learn more about what to expect at your first appointment.
Often older adults have different needs related to cancer care; these clinics were designed with those needs in mind.
The services offered are for adults with any type of cancer, at any stage.
Directions and maps
Cancer and Aging Resiliency Clinic
in The James Outpatient Care
2121 Kenny Road6th Floor, Suite 6046
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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Patient and visitor resources
The James Outpatient Care also features a variety of amenities to make your visit with us as convenient and comfortable as possible.
- Easy access to patient entrances
- 640-space parking garage
- Valet service
- Full-service dining at BistrOH!
Contact for an appointment
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, would like a second opinion, to speak with a cancer specialist or to schedule an appointment, please call:
Call The James Line at 800-293-5066
or email jamesline@osumc.edu to make an appointment.