Health technology start up CareYaya has won the People’s Choice Award at the 21st Annual What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit for its innovative approach to eldercare.
CareYaya leverages AI and healthcare student caregivers to provide affordable and high-quality care for the elderly.
The tech start up and applied research lab is focused on enhancing care delivery, with its flagship product being a technology platform that lets people quickly book experienced caregivers who are uniquely all students in the healthcare field.
This helps to expand the care workforce amidst a critical caregiver shortage. In addition, CareYaya is launching new applications of artificial intelligence and neurotechnology to help people better manage caregiving, aging, and serious illness.
The award, sponsored by Mary Furlong & Associates and backed by AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, recognizes CareYaya’s impact and potential in transforming eldercare services.
Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya, commented: “We’re thrilled to be recognised by the community as the leading caregiving startup in America.
“The award underscores the importance of our mission to make quality eldercare accessible and affordable. Hundreds of stakeholders in our country’s healthcare and investor ecosystem are excited to see a great solution like CareYaya emerge to help with the large unmet need.”
CareYaya unique model pairs college students with families in need of caregiving services. By integrating AI technology, CareYaya ensures that caregivers are matched efficiently with the right families, improving the quality of care and support provided to the elderly.
With this award, CareYaya has stated it plans to continue enhancing its AI capabilities and expanding its caregiver network to new regions.