IBM Blog – 3.12.19
At some point in our lives, nearly all of us will provide care for a loved one. When that person is elderly or disabled, the experience can be overwhelming. About 18 months ago, I was approached by healthcare professional Helen Dempster who, after being a caregiver for her grandfather, had an idea for how to make the experience easier for others. I’d been working in IT and telecommunications for 20 years and had started a few businesses in my time, but I’d long wanted to work on something that improved lives. Together we devised a solution that care providers could use to better manage care plans and provide live updates to family members,thereby increasing transparency and peace of mind for all.
Read more: Re-Inventing Care in the Digital Era