Episode 9: Lets talk Affordable In-home care, Fighting Insurance Claims and the Future of Eldercare in America with Neal K. Shah of CareYaya

What happens when we find someone on the internet who’s leading a grassroots movement in revolutionizing care in America?!  We invite them to the pod! In this mini-episode of The Sandwich Generation Pod, Robyn and Eliesa welcome Neal K. Shah of CareYaya to the mic. Neal is reaching people far and wide through his wisdom and advice through social media, but did you also know that he’s *literally* changing the world with his company, CareYaya. CareYaya is changing elder care by connecting families with compassionate, motivated college students from top universities. (Think Harvard, Stanford, etc.) This provides affordable care for thousands of families, and introduces tens of thousands of students into the care workforce. It’s a win-win for everyone! In this episode, Neal shares all about his caregiving story, practical solutions and hopeful trends that are shaping the future of eldercare in America!This episode is proudly supported by our friends at Poppins Payroll!TakeawaysCareYaya is changing how America Cares for it’s elders. Paying the caregiver directly massively cuts the cost of in home care. The younger generation is actually interested in caregiving - that is hopeful for us all!There’s going to be a demographic shift as the baby boomers age. Celebrities are speaking out more - and people in prominent positions about caregiving. Wherever we are feeling ‘lonely’ we realize - wow, this affects us all. Employers + Big companies have the ability to support middle-age employees by offering caregiving support.Sandwiched caregivers are doing A LOT. Take time to care for yourself - it’s no jokeLinks and Resources:CareYaya Poppins Payroll - the easiest way to pay your in-home employee. (Think in-home caregiver, your nanny or even your gardener!) Whoever keeps your home running smoothly, Poppins Payroll can simplify payroll, filings and taxes! Use code: SANDWICH to receive one month FREE!Counterforce Health AI Tool - Appeal your Health Insurance denial using this powerful tool! (For real!)NIH: National Institute on Aging Johns Hopkins Caregiving ResearchFamily Caregiver Alliance - Great resource for Caregiver Support GroupsChapters00:00 Introduction to Neal Shah04:49 Innovations in Caregiving: Bridging Gaps and Creating Solutions07:32 The Care Crisis in America - how can we create change?11:42 The Role of Technology in Modern Caregiving14:27 Channeling Guilt into Social Change18:11 Demographic Trends and the Caregiving Crisis19:13 Finding Hope21:41 Supporting Sandwiched Caregivers24:11 Systemic Changes for Caregiver Support