Tuktu an Innovative Model for Senior Care that Integrates Community-Based Work and Support Services for Seniors Via Their Platform
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / November 21, 2022 / The app serves as a technological platform where seniors and their family members can request a service within the community, with a focus on only local caregivers. The user can specify their preferences in terms of language and characteristics they are seeking in a more personalized service. The ‘Tuktus' or freelancers, who are willing to run the errands, need to register on the site, undergo extensive background checks, and make themselves available for training sessions for their specific skills and for sensitizing them to the need for empathy when working with seniors.
The US is facing an increasing shortage of caregivers as many people return to work after the easing of COVID restrictions. With more than 10,000 Americans turning 65, the scarcity of caregivers will become even more critical. Tuktu, by embracing the gig economy as well as technology, is a feasible alternative. While it provides seniors with more affordable support services, it also provides more employment opportunities for those who are seeking to make extra income.
Tuktu assists them in creating a video highlighting their specific skills in order to attract clients and advises them on pricing for their services. The next step is for them to make their calendars available. The app deals with managing the bookings and matching them with seniors who require their services. The service providers can provide feedback to the loved ones of the seniors through the app.
Tuktu enhances the sense of community by introducing seniors to young people with whom they would not otherwise interact, such as those from the LGBTQ community. Some of the care providers who register on the app are seniors themselves who feel they have time on their hands and want to be of service to other members of their community. According to Rustam Sengupta, founder of Tuktu, many seniors use the app not just to get chores done but also to seek companionship through other people in their community who might share the same interests like golf, fishing, or soccer.
concluded Rustam Sengupta, founder of Tuktu, "In the form of Tuktu, we have used both technology and community support to provide seniors with a one-stop solution for at-home care. Most seniors would prefer to remain in their home rather than go into a care facility, provided they had the right support, and this is what we are trying to do with our service. Another great problem that our seniors face is loneliness. Due to many factors like retirement, the death of their spouses, and a lack of physical mobility, seniors living alone can go without seeing anyone for periods as long as a month. Our service makes it possible for them to connect with people in their community who share their hobbies and interests. This can include taking them to the movies or playing music for them, and it has a significant impact on their mental health. As an entrepreneur, Tuktu is not only a commercially successful business but also one that gives me satisfaction in my own small way. I am helping to make my community better."
About Tuktu Care, Inc.
Tuktu Care is a technology platform that matches seniors with community members who can provide them with services they need, like support with tiring and demanding everyday tasks or companionship for enjoying their hobbies and interests. The platform focuses on security, ease of use and employs an AI based algorithm for providing a smooth, safe, and happy service.
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