TenderCare Enhances National Family Caregiving Standards Through Strategic Partnerships

TenderCare Elevates Caregiving Standards

TenderCare, the free platform dedicated to family caregiving, is taking significant steps to transform the landscape of eldercare in the United States. Recently, the company formed two key partnerships aimed at enhancing standards, technology, and accessibility within the caregiving infrastructure. The first partnership is with the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), and the second involves collaboration with Eli Health as part of the CMS GUIDE Model program.

Aiming for High Standards in Caregiving

In an effort to raise the bar for quality in caregiving, TenderCare and ALCA are collaborating on a national level. This partnership seeks to integrate ALCA's rigorous standards into TenderCare’s vetting processes for its Trusted Network. Julie Wagner, CEO of ALCA, emphasized the importance of transparency, expressing that families should have clear expectations about whom they are collaborating with when caring for aging loved ones. This partnership is designed not only to guide families towards reliable and high-quality Aging Life Care Professionals® but also to enhance the overall quality of care provided.

Empowering Caregivers with Knowledge

The announcement of these partnerships coincides with TenderCare's appointment of award-winning journalist Lisa Ling as Chief Caregiver Advocate. Ling's primary role will be to reach out to families already engaged in caregiving, often for extended periods, without an understanding of available professional resources. Her advocacy aims to ensure that families are better informed and supported, reinforcing TenderCare’s commitment to being a premier resource for navigating eldercare.

Collaboration with Eli Health

Furthermore, TenderCare's partnership with Eli Health—its designation as a technology and network partner within Eli's operations—aims to facilitate access to valuable dementia navigation services and respite care funding. Families enrolled in the CMS GUIDE Model can significantly benefit from financial support, offering them essential services to assist in various caregiving tasks, from medication management to structured intake support.

Building a Solid Caregiving Infrastructure

As the demographic landscape changes, with one in five Americans projected to be over the age of 65 in the near future, the need for a well-structured caregiving support system is more pressing than ever. Shauna Sweeney, founder and CEO of TenderCare, articulated the urgent need for a comprehensive caregiving infrastructure. She highlighted how families have long struggled to piece together care from a myriad of disconnected solutions, often leading to confusion and frustration.

TenderCare seeks to provide a unified platform—combining technology, vetted professionals, and community-based support—to simplify the caregiving journey for families. Their online ecosystem not only helps with the organization and connectivity essential for caregivers but aims to construct a more robust framework for addressing America’s aging needs.

A Future of Clear Paths and Trusted Professionals

These partnerships mark an important advancement in the family caregiving space, emphasizing quality, coordination, and accessibility. By collaborating with established organizations like ALCA and Eli Health, TenderCare is committed to building a reliable road map for families grappling with complex caregiving challenges. The focus is not only on enhancing immediate support but also on establishing a legacy of educated caregivers for future generations.

TenderCare's vision is to create a national network of skilled professionals who abide by consistent standards of practice, thereby reassuring families that they can find the help they need, when they need it. Through these initiatives, TenderCare is paving the way for a brighter future in eldercare, where families can confidently navigate the caregiving landscape with enhanced resources and support.