LupineCare

Consumer mobile app | In development
Product design, content design, deck design, and more for a consumer startup focused on caregiving for aging loved ones

OVERVIEW

Lupine Care is an early-stage startup that aims to support and empower millennial caregivers who are just beginning to care for their aging parents. The startup recognized this demographic's unique challenges and fears and set out to create a comprehensive offering that addresses their needs. The app provides a centralized platform for accessing information, resources, and support, helping caregivers navigate this new role with confidence and compassion.

PROBLEM

Millennial caregivers often find themselves unprepared and overwhelmed when they start caring for their aging parents. They face numerous challenges, including accepting the shift in roles, creating a safe home environment, navigating legal and financial aspects, managing stress, and communicating effectively with family members and healthcare providers. Many caregivers struggle with fears of making mistakes, financial strain, losing their parent, and neglecting self-care. Lupine Care aimed to address these challenges and alleviate caregivers' fears by providing a comprehensive, user-friendly solution.

SOLUTION

Lupine Care is developing a mobile app that offers a wide range of features and resources to support millennial caregivers. The app includes:

  1. Educational content: A library of articles, videos, and podcasts covering topics such as accepting the caregiver role, creating a safe home environment, legal and financial planning, and effective communication strategies.

  2. Self-care resources: Guided mindfulness exercises, stress management techniques, and self-care tips to help caregivers maintain their own well-being and avoid burnout.

  3. Community support: A forum where caregivers can connect with others in similar situations, share experiences, and seek advice. The app also facilitates local support group meetings and events.

  4. Care coordination tools: A centralized calendar for managing appointments, a medication tracker, and a document storage feature for organizing important paperwork.

WHAT’S NEXT

As the company gains funding, the founders will partner with a mobile app development company to bring their vision to life. The development process will involve close collaboration between the startup team, caregiving experts, and the app developers. Key milestones include:

  1. User research and persona development to deeply understand millennial caregivers' needs, fears, and preferences.

  2. Content creation and curation involving experts in caregiving, legal, financial, and mental health fields.

  3. UI/UX design to ensure a user-friendly, intuitive, and visually appealing interface.

  4. App development, testing, and launch on iOS and Android platforms.

  5. Marketing and partnerships with caregiver organizations, healthcare providers, and employers to reach the target audience.