Global population aging is a success story. The number of people aged 65 or over is projected to grow to nearly 1 billion by 2030 and 1.5 billion by 2050, with most increases in developing countries. While global organizations (UN, WHO, World Economic Forum, etc.) and nations are focused on macroscopic issues (economic impact to economy, health care systems, social services), there is an immediate problem faced by local communities and family members of the aging – the task of Care Giving.
“Many care givers of older adults express satisfaction with their labors of love. But they often face challenges, especially when caring for people with chronic diseases such as dementia, diabetes, or heart failure. The day-to-day tasks may seem endless: arranging doctor’s appointments and transportation, moving the person safely around, ensuring proper nutrition, and much more. Difficult situations, such as hospitalization and making decisions about long-term care, also arise.” NIH on Health and Aging
Large part of care-giving involves supporting ADL’s (activities of daily living – physical care, logistics, coordination) and this has been a driver of a lot of product development and innovation. However, when asked patients and care-givers express a strong need for tools and solutions that help them live better, cope with the demanding long days, and take care of themselves. Our goal is to focus on this second category of needs.
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