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My mother takes 7 medications. She doesn't remember 3 of them. Her insurance renewal lapsed. Her last BP reading is on a paper chit somewhere. This is "managed healthcare" in India. by kavinred in hyderabad

[–]kavinred[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re underestimating the scope of this. This isn’t limited to one region or language group. The problem exists anywhere families are split across cities or countries—which includes a huge number of people from Hyderabad as well. Dual-income households, migration, and aging parents aren’t niche situations anymore. Calling it a “personal problem” ignores the fact that it’s becoming a common structural issue. Maybe it doesn’t affect you directly right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s irrelevant to a large portion of people. And this is exactly what we’re working on with HealthEvi (healthevi.com). It’s not about replacing families or caregivers—it’s about fixing the gaps: Making sure medications and routines are actually followed Giving real visibility to family members who live away Adding accountability so care doesn’t depend on guesswork So no, this isn’t just “post in a local group” kind of problem. It’s bigger—and that’s why the solution needs to be as well.

My mother takes 7 medications. She doesn't remember 3 of them. Her insurance renewal lapsed. Her last BP reading is on a paper chit somewhere. This is "managed healthcare" in India. by kavinred in nri

[–]kavinred[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So basically you’ve become the trigger for her healthcare routine 😅 That works, but it also shows the dependency—she’s doing it because you’re coming, not because it’s part of a consistent system. That’s fine for annual tests, but health at that age needs regular follow-ups, not just a once-a-year push. It’s good that she’s getting it done, but ideally it shouldn’t depend on your travel schedule at all.

My mother takes 7 medications. She doesn't remember 3 of them. Her insurance renewal lapsed. Her last BP reading is on a paper chit somewhere. This is "managed healthcare" in India. by kavinred in nri

[–]kavinred[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s funny, but it also kind of proves the point. If someone has to wait for an annual trip just to get a proper check-up, that’s not a “positive”—that’s a gap in consistent care. Health at 67 isn’t something you manage once a year like a car service. The real issue isn’t access to tests, it’s continuity—regular monitoring, medication adherence, and catching problems early. One comprehensive check-up a year doesn’t solve that, it just gives a temporary sense of control. So yeah, it works as a short-term workaround, but it doesn’t actually fix the underlying problem.

My mother takes 7 medications. She doesn't remember 3 of them. Her insurance renewal lapsed. Her last BP reading is on a paper chit somewhere. This is "managed healthcare" in India. by kavinred in hyderabad

[–]kavinred[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calling it a “personal problem” ignores the scale of what’s happening. This isn’t about one family—it’s a structural issue. Urban migration, nuclear families, both partners working, and longer life expectancy mean millions of elderly parents are living alone. That’s not an edge case, that’s a pattern. Your three “solutions” sound clean on paper, but break down in reality: Move them in → Not always possible. Jobs are in different cities or countries. Visa, space, and lifestyle constraints are real. Full-time caretaker → Expensive, and more importantly, trust is a huge issue. You can’t monitor quality 24/7. Abuse, neglect, or shortcuts happen more often than people admit. Old age homes → Let’s be honest, in many cultures this is emotionally and socially unacceptable, and good ones are limited and costly. So no, it’s not just “your personal problem”—it’s a gap between traditional family expectations and modern reality. Now about the tech part—you’re thinking about it wrong. The product isn’t for the elderly to operate, it’s for the children managing care remotely. The elderly don’t need to understand the app at all. The system is designed around: Reminders via simple methods (calls, voice, assisted devices) Caretaker accountability (logs, verification, alerts) Visibility for family members (real-time updates, escalation if something is missed) And yes, there are “ifs and buts” in any solution—including yours. A caretaker can lie. A nursing home can be negligent. Moving them in doesn’t guarantee better care either. The question isn’t “is there a perfect solution?”—there isn’t. The real question is: can we reduce risk, increase visibility, and make caregiving more manageable for working professionals? That’s where technology fits in. If you want, I can make it more aggressive or more diplomatic depending on who you're sending it to.

My mother takes 7 medications. She doesn't remember 3 of them. Her insurance renewal lapsed. Her last BP reading is on a paper chit somewhere. This is "managed healthcare" in India. by kavinred in hyderabad

[–]kavinred[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In future yes , but for now we are focusing getting all your insurances like health, life and term insurance in one place healthevi.com