Startup Life Show With Ande Lyons

Tech Company Helps Seniors Safely Age at Home

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Did you know 90% of our senior population wants to age at home? Our guest, Meetcaregivers Founder Florence Furaha, has made the process easier, safer and 50% more affordable than traditional services - and she doesn't have a tech background!With years of experience as a caregiver, and after earning her MBA at Babson College, Florence saw a problem in the caregiver space and founded Meetcaregivers, a Massachusetts based platform using online and video technology to help families safely find and connect with qualified caregivers. Families can go to the website and watch one to three-minute videos of caregivers in their area talking about their experience, skills, background, and availability. These videos help families get to know the caregivers before scheduling interviews.Meetcaregivers is easier and safer than job boards such as Craigslist and Care.com. It pre-screens the caregivers and handles payments and insurance, so families never have to worry. How wonderful is that?I saw Florence pitch Meetcaregi