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Taking care of the people you love shouldn’t be so hard. Let tendercare do the hard work for you.

At tendercare, we're transforming the experience of tending to a loved one. We understand caregiving can often feel like navigating a complex maze of responsibilities and information. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the help of technology, we're working to bridge the gap, making it easier and more affordable for anyone stepping into the role of family caregiver. Our goal is to make the process smoother, so you can focus on the important part—the loving bond with your loved ones. With tendercare, we're not just providing tools, we're offering guidance, support, and a community to lean on, because the journey of caregiving should be about love, not obstacles.

Our Mission

To transform caregiving into tender loving care.

Our Values

Focus on the caregiver

Caregivers put others first. We put caregivers first.

Keep it simple—for everyone

Life is complicated. We aim to make it simple.

Respect the journey

Caregiving is difficult. We honor this experience.

Save time

Time is precious. We work to give it back.

The story behind tendercare

This is Mike, Shauna’s dad. He raised her as a single parent, and they’ve been best friends since the beginning.

But, in 2014, Shauna’s dad Mike was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. This immediately put an end to his career and changed every aspect of both their daily lives.

Overnight, with a busy day job in big tech and from nearly 3,000 miles away, Shauna became responsible for managing her Dad’s life in addition to her own. With no experience, know-how, or expertise, she found herself hacking tools and services to manage all of Mike’s needs from a distance and honor his wishes for living at home.

To do this, Shauna assembled a remote platform for taking care of another adult’s life. 8 years later, Mike is one of the lucky few, still aging in his home - the one Shauna grew up in. Shauna founded tendercare to put the lessons she learned, and solutions she created into the hands of anyone taking care of an adult loved one.

Our Team

Shauna Sweeney

Founder & CEO

Shauna Sweeney’s personal journey of caring for her father, who has early-onset Alzheimer's, inspired her to build tendercare. Shauna, formerly an executive in big tech, has dedicated her life to helping the millions of people supporting aging parents.

Amaraj Judge

Senior Product Leader

A seasoned healthcare product leader focused on building consumer-facing solutions that empower families, bringing deep experience from Microsoft, hims & hers, and Noom in creating products that simplify complex user journeys.

Santiago Minian

Engineering Lead

An accomplished engineering leader with expertise in building secure, scalable healthcare adjacent applications, Santiago leads tendercare's technical architecture and development, focusing on security and reliability.

Janelle Sherman, PhD

Head of Research & Insights

With a doctorate in psychology and over a decade of leading research in both academia and billion-dollar companies, Janelle specializes in translating data to improve wellbeing and connection. Her work, spans family-centered tech to workplace culture.

Lindsey Klavitter

Design Lead

A mission-driven designer specializing in creating intuitive healthcare experiences, Lindsey focuses on simplifying complex user journeys and making technology accessible for all ages.

Chris Punsalan

Creative Director & Head of Community

A storyteller and creator with one of the largest online caregiving communities, Chris Punsalan amplifies tendercare’s mission as every family is confronting the realities of aging. His voice, built from sharing the day-to-day of caring for his grandmother, reaches millions and is raising the bar for what eldercare support should be.

Diane Pagan

VP, Clinical Strategy

A pioneering nurse practitioner specializing in older adult care, Diane brings over 25 years of healthcare experience to guide tendercare's clinical vision and ensure the highest support standards for families.

Mimi Santry

Eldercare Advisor

A Certified Senior Advisor with extensive experience navigating the complexities of eldercare, Mimi helps guide tendercare's understanding of senior care needs and resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is tendercare?

tendercare is a platform transforming the experience of family caregivers, helping them organize information, coordinate care, and connect families to a trusted network of professionals and each other.

How does tendercare support caregivers?

tendercare is a free, easy-to-use app that organizes vital information, helps prepare for emergencies, and connects families to a curated directory of thoroughly vetted professionals across 14+ service categories. We also offer shared access for siblings, guided care plans, secure document storage, task management, and a private online community.

How much does tendercare cost?

tendercare is 100% free. Always.

How does tendercare make money?

We make money through annual memberships in our Trusted Network — a curated group of thoroughly vetted eldercare service providers. These are neither advertisers nor sponsors. They’re professionals who earn their spot by passing our rigorous vetting process. We never sell or share your personal information with them, or take a cut from what they earn. They pay us an annual fee and are clearly marked as “Verified Members” in our app, so families can find the right help faster, safer, and with confidence.

What is tendercare's mission?

To transform caregiving into tender loving care by empowering families with smart tools and trusted support.

Why was tendercare created?

When Shauna Sweeney’s father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, she hit every roadblock families face: missed bills, confusing legal forms, medical crises, and endless Google searches. She built tendercare to give families one place to stay organized, know what to do next, and get real help — making family caregiving simpler and more human.

Is my information secure?

We use bank-level encryption, secure infrastructure, and strict access controls to protect your data. Every piece of information is encrypted, and we maintain formal privacy agreements with all our technology providers. Tendercare is built with a privacy-first design, ensuring your family's information stays private and under your control. We maintain rigorous security standards and work only with partners who meet our strict privacy and security requirements. (Read More)

Can I access tendercare on mobile devices?

tendercare works on iPhones with iOS 15 or newer, and on Android smartphones running version 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher.

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