My name is Karen Ellen. I am a 70 yrs. old retired Nurse Practitioner.

The thought of becoming the sole provider for a loved one to me would be extremely
daunting. The mirage of thoughts that are presently going thru my mind at this time
would cause me extreme stress and anxiety, not only because of my age but because
of the vast responsibility this will entail.

As a nurse I know that that there are resources available (not as many as we would
like or are needed). If my loved one is in a medical facility, I can utilize the
resources they provide; such as the social work department who would guide me to an
outpatient rehabilitation unit (for several weeks if needed) they could provide
information on available community resources.

My biggest fear would be time commitment, needed physical strength to perform any
needed task, questioning myself if I am really up for the job? economic resources.
Many years ago, I saw myself in the role of caregiver for my beloved husband who
has departed to be with the Lord. He was diagnosed with Lung cancer which had
metastasized to his bones and other organs. The disease was debilitating and lasted
1 � years. I cared for my husband while working a full-time job, luckily for me I
had my son to fall back on when I was not available, the last month of his life I
was the sole provider. My fears were not personal, they were not concerning myself
but for my loved one, concerns for his nutrition, pain control, psychological needs
and overall comfort.

I was able to watch the video on https://www.cariloop.com/. I was very impressed

with the concept behind the video. Caring for a loved one when you have so many
questions and concerns can increase stressors and psychological turmoil. Having a
company that can aid the individual in these difficult times by coaching,
reassuring and providing guidance is a much-needed program in our society.
Decreasing the stressor by providing resources and information to make their life
much easier, health coaches can provide, support, comfort and much needed
reassurance that can be a great help. People would no longer feel that they are on
an island all by themselves.

My biggest concern with this platform would be implementation, how will it be

implemented; what marketing techniques will be utilized to reach health care
providers who are and could get this concept into play.

To my knowledge this system is not currently implemented in any of my past or

present health care experiences. Some concepts are in place such as providing the
caregiver with verbal or written information regarding a few available
resources.Theinformation may be provided vaguely, at discharge from a facility but
there is no follow thru and often time when information is provided at discharge
from the facility individuals/caregivers are so overwhelmed, anxious and scared
that they forget most of all the information provided.

There needs to be a frequent follow up, more like a sort of hand holding (even if
temporary) ; assessment of care and that�s were Cariloop would shine.