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What is tendercare?

An overview of tendercare: who it's for, what it offers, and how to get started.

The tendercare app and website help families confidently care for their aging loved ones. Whether you're managing medications, finding trusted help, or making sure someone is always in the loop, tendercare brings it all together in one secure place.

Who is tendercare for?

tendercare is built for anyone helping support a parent, grandparent, spouse, or other loved one. You don't need to be a professional caregiver. Most of our families are adult children, siblings, or partners who just want to do right by the people they love.

What can tendercare help me do?

Here's a quick look at what tendercare offers:

  • Vault. Securely store and organize documents like insurance cards, medication lists, legal forms, and more. Use Autofill from Image to capture medications from prescription bottles or over-the-counter packaging, and pull key details from documents. In the apps, you can also connect Medicare to import medications, conditions, and doctors.

  • tendercare Plan. Step-by-step guidance tailored to your loved one's situation, condition, and stage of care.

  • Reminders. Stay on top of important to-dos like Medicare enrollment, appointment reminders, and more. Reminders are shared across your whole family.

  • tenderID. A free emergency-readiness tool that gives first responders instant access to your loved one's critical medical information through a QR code.

  • Trusted Network. Connect with vetted care professionals across 20+ categories of elder care, from home care agencies to elder law attorneys to senior move managers.

  • Daily Check-Ins. Track your loved one's mood, behavior, and daily wellbeing in one place.

  • Community. A private, in-app forum where caregivers ask questions, share experiences, and learn from each other and from tendercare's experts.

  • Family Sharing. Invite siblings, friends, or other trusted contacts to view and contribute, so everyone stays informed.

What is the GUIDE Program?

GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) is a Medicare-funded program that helps families caring for a loved one with dementia access professional care support at no out-of-pocket cost.

Check eligibility at trytendercare.com/guide.

Is tendercare free?

Yes. tendercare is free for families. You can create an account, set up your loved one's vault, and access the core features at no cost.

How do I get started?

Download the tendercare app on the App Store or Google Play, or visit trytendercare.com to create your account on the web.

If you have questions, reach out any time at [email protected]. We're here to help.

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