On a recent episode of Health Futures – Taking Stock in You radio show and podcast, host Bob Roth welcomes guest Tony Siebers, Founder of Parent Projects, to discuss an innovative digital platform designed to help families navigate the complexities of senior care and aging-related decisions.
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From Military Intelligence to Senior Care Innovation Siebers brings a unique background to the senior care industry, having served as a military intelligence officer before transitioning to the corporate world. His journey to founding Parent Projects began in 2015 when his grandmother needed help, and he witnessed firsthand the challenges families face when trying to coordinate care and make important decisions for aging loved ones.
A Digital Hub for Family
Caregiving Parent Projects Connect, the platform’s core offering, serves as a centralized hub for families managing senior care. At just $8 per month, it helps users:
- Organize important documents through Dropbox integration
- Coordinate appointments and care schedules
- Facilitate family communication
- Store and share critical information like wills and long-term care policies
- Access vetted resources and educational content
Four Critical Areas of Focus The platform addresses four key aspects of aging and caregiving:
- Family Caregiving – Supporting those who are just beginning to care for aging parents
- Aging in Place – Resources and solutions for helping seniors remain in their homes
- Senior Relocation – Guidance for when a move becomes necessary
- End-of-Life Planning – Tools and resources for this important but often avoided topic
A Human-Centered Approach
Unlike traditional lead-generation services that can overwhelm seniors with options, Parent Projects emphasizes walking with families through their journey rather than simply talking at them. The platform includes access to real human support staff who can help direct families to appropriate resources and information.
Verified and Trusted Resources
Parent Projects has cultivated a network of over 16,000 businesses serving seniors, with 1,200 carefully vetted providers who have undergone verification of their insurance, training, and business practices. This helps families connect with trustworthy service providers who understand the unique needs of aging adults.
Looking Ahead
As the platform continues to evolve, Parent Projects is incorporating AI capabilities to help families better organize and access their information while maintaining strict privacy standards. The goal is to serve as a lifeline for families who discover their aging parents need support, particularly during holiday visits when changes in their loved ones’ capabilities often become apparent.
For families facing the challenges of caring for aging parents or planning for their own future care needs, Parent Projects offers a comprehensive solution that combines technology with human support. To learn more, visit parentprojects.com.
Conclusion
As our population ages and more families face caregiving responsibilities, tools like Parent Projects become increasingly valuable. By providing organized access to resources, facilitating family communication, and connecting people with verified service providers, the platform helps reduce the stress and confusion often associated with senior care decisions.