CareYaYa: A Care Lifeline for Dementia Caregivers

The elder care crisis is reaching a breaking point. Families face impossible choices: skyrocketing costs, dwindling caregiver availability, and the emotional toll of inadequate support for loved ones. Traditional solutions are failing, leaving many seniors isolated and without the compassionate care they deserve.

This episode dives deep into the heart of this urgent problem, examining the systemic issues that have created this crisis. But we don’t just dwell on the problem; we unveil a groundbreaking solution that’s redefining in-home care. Discover how a unique model is bridging the gap between families and qualified, empathetic caregivers, offering a lifeline of affordability and quality. Learn how this innovative approach is not only addressing the immediate needs of seniors but also Investing in the future of healthcare, fostering meaningful connections, and offering hope in the face of a daunting challenge. Tune in to explore a new paradigm of elder care that prioritizes dignity, affordability, and human connection.

Our Guest: Neal Shah

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Flipping the Script

Rather than accepting the status quo, we assembled a small team to create a better way powered by Technology—one that makes quality care more accessible and affordable while Investing in the next generation of caregivers.CareYaya flips the traditional model on its head. We bypass profit-hungry chains to connect families directly with passionate healthcare students at top universities nearby. No middlemen, just affordable care powered by tech and delivered with heart.

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After helping care for her grandmother who had vascular dementia, Jennifer realized her Mother was showing signs of early onset Alzheimer’s. After the death of her father in 2017 Jennifer went searching for answers to many of the common questions and Alzheimer’s caregiver faces. Being a busy entrepreneur Jennifer realized that a podcast would be the easiest way to learn more about caregiving while completing other tasks.

Sadly, in late 2017 she only found one and it didn’t quite address what she was looking for, so she did the next best thing, and started her own. The Fading Memories podcast is now in it’s fourth year and despite the death of her Mom in March 2020, Jennifer is still talking to caregivers and still learning how to be an excellent caregiver. On the podcast she discusses caregiving, brain health, self-care and how to age well.