Founder, Samarth Eldercare; Pro-Vice Chancellor, JKLU; Industry Scholar, Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures; Ex- McKinsey
Is this even possible? Where will you find other people who think like you? In India, nothing can be trusted! How can someone send a stranger to their parents’ home? When we started Samarth in 2016 with a vision to build a sustainable eldercare ecosystem, we were constantly reminded of three challenges: very high trust deficit, scarcity of quality talent and extraordinary price sensitivity. While everyone liked our idea and our mission, to care for elders like sons and daughters, they did not give us much of a chance for being able to do this, much less at scale. But today, as I read this heartfelt message from a daughter in Zurich whose mother we cared for until her recent passing reminded me of why we persevered and started up in the first place “Dear Samarth family, I express my deepest gratitude for taking such good care of my mother. Living away, I would have been at a complete loss managing so many situations which you dealt with utmost care and professionalism. I truly owe you many nights of peaceful sleep!” Every message like this, and we get a steady stream of these, reaffirms our purpose. It's not about replacing family, but about extending the circle of care. So the children no longer wonder if they are doing enough for the parents, rather they can be proud that they are doing so much more, Not only in their times of need, but also in their times of joy. At Samarth we try to make their best efforts even bigger, and their biggest worries a little smaller. It's about ensuring that distance doesn't mean disconnection and retirement doesn't mean isolation. We've come a long way since 2016, but there’s miles to go. Elder care is a complex challenge to solve no doubt, and messages like these boost our conviction on the path we’re on! They remind us that what we're building isn't just a service, it's peace of mind for families separated by miles but united in love. To every family that has placed their trust in us, thank you. Samarth Care #eldercare #healthcare #HelloZindagi with Gaurav Agarwal, Sanjay Ahuja, Anuradha Das Mathur, Akanksha Prakash Gulia, Arihant Jain, Jeevanshu Soni
Asheesh, kudos to you and your team for your untiring dedication to elder care and making Samarth an exemplary organization.
Asheesh Gupta nothing more than this proves that Samarth is doing an outstanding job! This is a very noble cause and keep pushing the boundaries
Dear Ashish, it is a great accomplishment. You nailed it! TRUST is a big thing and one more - accessibility to founders! That’s what is more important getting solutions and not lost in procecures. Being able to customize - all cases/situations are unique! Thank You! More to do, more to explore!
Wonderful testimonial @asheesh... Eldercare is a real noble work..
Asheesh Gaurav Agarwal having watched you build Samarth with such thoughtfulness and purpose, it is wonderful to keep hearing the stories of deep impact and the community of trust that you have built. We need Samarth in every home to help families take the best care of their loved ones.
Indeed a responsibility only the most sincere , compassionate and dedicated can shoulder. Congratulations Asheesh to you and your team at Samarth for building up faith in-the support and love to the elders you all are able to give.
Seeing the heartfelt messages from families reaffirms why I'm proud to work at Samarth. We're not just providing a service; we're making a real difference in people's lives. Excited for the journey ahead!
It's so touching! Congratulations to you and the entire team at Samarth for creating an organization with a noble purpose and, more importantly, for delivering on it with integrity!
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1wAshish, you are doing extraordinary work of Care and Giving. Much needed. Samarth Care in India has built trust and credibility through a holistic approach focusing on personalized care, professional medical expertise, transparent communication, and consistent reliability. Your emphasis on quality of life, safety protocols, and compassionate caregiving has earned them a reputation for reliability and integrity, crucial in fostering trust with families entrusting their loved ones' well-being to their care.