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AprCompanions
The Weekend Warrior Senior: High Energy Companionship for Active Mississauga Residents
Discover senior companionship services in Mississauga that support active, independent living. From social activities to live-in care, help seniors st...
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AprCompanions
The Gentle Accountability Factor: How Companions Help Seniors Stick to Wellness Goals
Learn how senior companion care supports healthy aging through gentle accountability, helping older adults stay active, independent, and consistent wi...
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AprCompanions
Blue Zone Lifestyle in West Vancouver: How Companion Care Facilitates Longevity
Discover how companion care in West Vancouver supports Blue Zone living. Learn how seniors boost longevity through social connection, nutrition, and d...
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MarCompanions
How a Daily Chat Can Transform an Elderly Loved One’s Mood
A simple daily chat can boost seniors’ emotional well-being, reduce isolation, and improve mental health. Explore the power of companionship in elderl...
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MarCompanions
The Hidden Impact of Loneliness on Seniors and How Companion Care Helps
Loneliness can affect seniors’ health and well-being. Learn how companion care provides social support, emotional connection, and daily assistance at...
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MarCompanions
5 Warning Signs Your Aging Parent Is Feeling Socially Isolated
Learn five common warning signs that an aging parent may be feeling socially isolated and how early support and companionship can improve their well-b...
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FebCompanions
When Daily Tasks Become Overwhelming: Elderly Care Solutions That Work
Discover elderly care solutions that help seniors manage daily tasks safely. Learn how companion care services provide support, independence, and emot...
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FebCompanions
How to Talk to Parents About Getting Help at Home
Learn how to talk to aging parents about getting help at home without conflict. Discover practical tips, emotional strategies, and ways to introduce s...
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FebCompanions
Companion Services for Seniors: When Parents Say “I’m Fine” But Aren’t
Companion services for seniors provide gentle support that helps aging parents stay safe, social, and independent at home. With regular visits, daily...
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JanCompanions
Why a Local Caregiver Agency Toronto Matters More Than You Think
Learn how a Toronto-based caregiver agency offers flexible support, local insight, and trusted relationships that improve senior care at home.
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JanCompanions
Independence vs Isolation: How Companion Services for Seniors Balance Both
Aging at home represents freedom, dignity, and control over daily life. Many older adults strongly prefer familiar spaces, personal routines, and maki...
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JanCompanions
Top Signs Your Loved One May Need Professional Elderly Care
Top Signs Your Loved One May Need Professional Elderly Care As parents and grandparents age, their needs change. Some seniors manage daily life indepe...
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DecCompanions
Preventing Accidents and Enhancing Comfort: The Role of a Seniors Companion
Aging can bring many challenges. Daily tasks that once felt simple can become risky or tiring. Many seniors face the dangers of falls, missed medicati...
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NovHousekeepers
How Senior Home Care Can Improve Quality of Life
Learn how leading home care agencies support seniors with housekeeping, meal prep, companionship, and personalized assistance. Quality in-home care he...
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NovTech helpers
Computer Help for Seniors: Overcoming Technology Frustrations
Find simple computer help for seniors, including tech support, device setup, safety tips, and patient guidance. Reduce tech frustration and build digi...
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OctCompanions
Worried About Your Parents Living Alone? Senior Care Software Can Help
Worried about your parents living alone? Discover how senior care software and trusted caregivers can help monitor health, safety, and home care easil...
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OctTech helpers
Avoid the Chaos of Unorganized Care Plans and Schedules
Streamline caregiving with health care management software. Tuktu helps families organize tasks, schedules, and caregivers — keeping seniors safe and...
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AprCompanions
How to Become a Certified Senior Companion?
As the population starts to age in Canada, the need for full-service home care has risen even more. In 2021, 6% of Canadian households reported using...
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AprHousekeepers
What Companionship Really Means?
Companionship for seniors has all too often been reduced to the stereotype—“just talking” or “playing cards.” But true companionship is something much...
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AprOvernight attendant care
Family vs. Professional Companion - Who is more reliable?
The health consequences of loneliness are serious. Studies have associated prolonged loneliness with a greater likelihood of high blood pressure, hear...
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AprCompanions
Companionship for Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer's in the Canada
Companionship is vital for the quality of life of seniors suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease. In Canada itself, around 7.5 million people...
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AprCompanions
How to Choose the Right Companion for an Elderly Person in Canada
Choosing your companion is an important choice that can greatly improve the quality of life of your senior. This guide will take you through the steps...
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AprHousekeepers
What is Housekeeping?
Housekeeping is maintaining a house neat, clean and orderly. It encompasses sweeping, mopping, dusting as well as doing laundry. But you might not kno...
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AprPersonal shoppers
Are there personal shoppers available in canada?
Personal shopping services have emerged as a practical solution, making everyday errands seamless and stress-free. Whether it’s grocery shopping, phar...
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DecTech helpers
Why Reliable Transportation is Essential for Seniors: The Role of Medical Appointment Drivers
Seniors need extra medical care to maintain their physical and mental health, which makes regular medical appointments essential for them.
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NovPersonal shoppers
Unveiling the Benefits of Hiring a Personal Shopper for Your Loved Seniors
Tasks like shopping become challenging for seniors as they are more likely to get tired easily and feel uncomfortable in public places.
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OctCompanions
Caregiver Burnout: Understanding and Coping with the Physical and Emotional Demands of Caretaking
While caregiving can be rewarding, feeling overwhelmed and anxious are things all caregivers have faced at one point. Caregivers are people who tend t...
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OctKitchen assistants
Tea and Toast … Who Wants to Cook
At an event for caregivers and professionals in the senior care industry, I spoke with a caregiver who shared an interesting observation. She mentione...
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OctDrivers to appointments
Ensuring Peace of Mind: What to Look for in Drivers for Senior Medical Visits
As our loved ones age, it becomes even more crucial to take care of their health and well-being. If you have seniors at home but you are living away f...
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OctTech helpers
Embracing the Future: How Modern Technology is Revolutionizing Companion Care for Seniors
Today, an increasing number of seniors are choosing to live independently, which has significantly boosted the demand for innovative senior care and c...
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OctDementia care
In-home activities for dementia: What are your options?
Jessie M. from Vancouver first started thinking about dementia friendly activities when her father first got diagnosed with dementia a year ago.
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OctPost-hospitalization recovery
Aging in Place: The Importance of a Clean and Organized Home for Seniors
The trend of aging in place continues to grow amongst Canadian seniors. As we age, maintaining a clean and organized living space is not simply about...
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OctKitchen assistants
Top 10 Benefits of Having a Companion for the Elderly
Living alone can be a challenge for the elderly as they become less physically and mentally active over time. They might feel isolated and depressed w...
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SepHousekeepers
Housekeeping Services for Seniors During Recovery and Rehabilitation
As seniors age, they may develop conditions which require them to undergo surgical operation or clinical procedures. Post-procedure it is important to...
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SepDrivers to appointments
How Appointment Transportation Services Improve Quality of Life for Seniors
Despite being in her mid-60s, Fiona has an active lifestyle. She regularly swims and bakes regularly and finds the rhythm of vacuuming to be very calm...
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SepDrivers to appointments
How to Find Reliable Driver Services for Seniors' Appointments in Your Area
Learn how to find reliable driver services for seniors' appointments in your area. Explore trusted options to ensure safe and convenient transportatio...
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SepHousekeepers
The Essential Guide to Hiring the Right Housekeeper for Your Home
Discover the essential tips for hiring the perfect housekeeper for your home. From key qualifications to interview questions, ensure a clean and organ...
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SepCompanions
The Role of Companion Care in Reducing Senior Loneliness
As people age, they often begin to withdraw and reduce their social interactions for various reasons, leading to feelings of loneliness. This isolatio...
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SepTech helpers
The Role of Personal Shoppers in Helping Seniors Maintain Independence
As people age, everyday tasks that were once simple can become increasingly challenging. For many seniors, getting groceries and running errands can b...
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SepPet lovers
4 Ways to Transport a Senior to the Doctor or Other Appointments
Having lived in my apartment for nearly six years, I was quite close to my elderly neighbor Lisa. We had bonded over our love for baking and would oft...
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SepKitchen assistants
Why Housekeeping Services Are Essential for Seniors? And 3 Things To Look For When Choosing Housekeeping Services
Having a clean and orderly home is essential for healthy living. As people continue to live and age at home, cleaning regularly can become a tiring an...
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AugPersonal shoppers
The Benefits of Personal Shopping for Seniors
Gabby’s father Ralph, who is in his mid-seventies, stopped driving a few months ago due to problems with his vision. The first few weeks Ralph had tro...
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AugPersonal shoppers
Personal Shopping for Seniors: 7 Ways of Making Grocery Shopping Safe And Easy
In today's fast-paced world, the benefits of convenience and personalized services are becoming more apparent. One such service that is popular, espec...
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AugPet lovers
The Role of Companions in Managing Senior Depression
Aging is accompanied by numerous challenges that affect emotional, mental, and physical well-being. One of the most profound impacts is on mental and...
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AugHousekeepers
The Hidden Benefits of Housekeeping for Aging Loved Ones
Increasingly Canadian seniors are choosing to age in place. As we age, maintaining a clean and organized living space is not simply about aesthetics –...
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AugCompanions
The Impact of Companion Care on Senior Health and Wellness
As people age, their need for having support, companionship and constant care increases. Having a companion in your senior years can have a huge impac...
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AugCheck in
Combating Social Isolation in Older Adults: Well-being Check-in Services
The issue of social isolation and loneliness among older adults in Canada is a growing concern, with significant health consequences. Close to 41% of...
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AugPost-hospitalization recovery
Post-Hospitalization Recovery: How to care for your loved ones after a hospital admission
When a person has been admitted to the hospital, often the focus is on treating the patient's condition. Care teams work on the medical procedure and...
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AugDementia care
What are Some Common Types of Dementias?
Hearing the diagnosis of dementia for the first time can be a cause of immense anxiety. You may feel like you are faced with a future suddenly filled...
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JulTravel companionship
The Benefits of Having a Personal Travel Companion for Seniors Increasing Mobility and Providing Support
Last week, Charles, an eighty-one-year-old man, completed a surgical procedure on his knee. Having undergone sedation, he needed someone to drive him...
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JulKitchen assistants
Personal Shopping Services: Support and Convenience for Seniors
Over the past year as my mother turned seventy, I noticed her struggling with carrying things and getting tired quicker. Living in a different city an...
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JulDementia care
Dementia: what we can learn from the Bolivian Amazon
In the Bolivian Amazon, the Indigenous Tsimane and Moseten people have some of the lowest rates of dementia. A 2022 study published by the University...
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JunTravel companionship
Traveling with Tuktu: How Travel Companions Transform the Experience of Senior Travel
Imagine this scenario: your parent needs to attend a medical procedure on the same day you have a crucial business meeting. You're torn between suppor...
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JunGardening buddies
Improving the Well-Being of Seniors through Gardening
As summer begins in full swing, gardens are full of life. But did you know that gardening can significantly improve your life? Gardening is the perfec...
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MayGardening buddies
Walking Toward Health and Happiness: Outdoor Adventures with Companionship Services
At Tuktu Care, we recognize the profound impact that maintaining an active, engaged lifestyle can have on seniors, especially those experiencing signi...
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MayOvernight attendant care
Celebrating Nurses Week: A Special Message from Pardeep Kaur, RN
As we celebrate Nurses Week, we're privileged to share a heartening message from Pardeep Kaur, a dedicated registered nurse working in Canada. Pardeep...
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MayOvernight attendant care
The Heart of Care: Celebrating National Nursing Week
In the dimly lit wards of the 19th-century battlefield hospitals, Florence Nightingale, known affectionately as “The Lady with the Lamp,” would make h...
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AprGardening buddies
Rising Above the Post-Holiday Blues While Supporting Aging Parents
While it's normal to feel a bit down after the festive season, for those of us with aging parents to support, the blues can be even more challenging....
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DecCompanions
Letting Go of Guilt: Supporting Your Loved One’s Journey to Assisted Living
In the world of caregiving, a journey paved with unconditional love and compassion, we often find ourselves standing at the crossroads of guilt and de...
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JulCompanions
The Future of Aging In Place- The Role Of Companion & Lifestyle Services
If you have a loved one who’s growing older, you’ve likely heard about the concept of ‘Aging in Place.’ It’s about making the golden years truly golde...
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JulCompanions
The Future of Aging In Place – The Role Of Technology To Foster Independence
There’s a growing number of seniors who choose to age in place. This approach encourages seniors to maintain their independence while living in the fa...
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JulCompanions
How To Complete A Needs Assessment For Aging Parents – and Why It Matters.
Imagine a full check-up, but for your loved one’s entire lifestyle. That’s exactly what a Needs Assessment for aging in place is all about. It’s like...
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JulCompanions
Debunking 3 Common Myths About Aging & Older Adults – #3 Might Surprise You
He US Surgeon General recently published a paper on Isolation that sheds more light on the devastating effects of isolation and especially among vul...
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JulCompanions
A Guide for Supporting Your Aging Parents (Part 3) – Fostering Independence and Quality of Life
Physical and mental health are foundational in the journey of aging in place.
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JulHousekeepers
A Guide for Supporting Your Aging Parents (Part 2) – How To Help Loved Ones Age In Place
When Preet’s dad started having difficulty climbing the stairs, he realized how crucial it was to modify his living environment for his safety and ind...
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JulCompanions
A Guide for Supporting Your Aging Parents (Part 1) – Encouraging Independence and Well-being
Welcome to the first part of our 3-Part series that focuses on supporting our aging parents as they transition to a stage of independent living.
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JunCompanions
No More Financial Abuse
Alvina’s computer screen glowed red, and a menacing message popped up. It listed a number that Alvina had to call to regain access. Her computer was b...
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MayCompanions
Top Tips and Tricks For Staying Independent after 60
As an independent, active individual, you probably envision yourself aging in the comfort of your own home and living independently for as long as pos...
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AprCompanions
19 Best apps for Active, Social Seniors
Your smartphone has driven lots of those changes–we now carry these devices everywhere, and they can do so much more than help us talk with friends an...
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AprCompanions
Caring For Your Aging Loved Once From a Distance
In Canada, there are more than 8 million informal caregivers offering unpaid assistance and support to older family members and friends facing myriad...
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AprCompanions
Living Your Best Life at Home
Home is where the heart is. It’s the place where we’ve enjoyed the best moments of our lives with our spouses, children, family, and friends. Our home...
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MarPet lovers
Pet Ownership: Benefits For Older Adult
That is why Alice, 68, decided to adopt a small dog. Alice was retired, and her husband had passed away. Living on her own for the first time in her l...
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FebCompanions
Good Times Never Get old: Why Companionship is Crucial During Our Golden Years
People are inherently social, which is why regular human contact is so important for our health and well-being. Unfortunately, as we age, many of the...
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JanTech helpers
Tuktu - Technology That Powers Shared Experience
If you like to be inspired, we highly recommend you follow our blog! Here we will share stories that warm your heart – and remind you of the beauty of...
News
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MayTuktu talks about innovations in AI technology in the caregiving sector
Founding members of Tuktu Komal Makkad (Head of marketing) and Mehakdeep Singh (CTO) talk about Tuktu, an on demand support service for everyone.
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Mar‘Uber for health care’: Tuktu Care launches in Markham with Canada's first on-demand community care platform
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Copy article link Tuktu Care is expanding its territory from British Columbia to Ontario with Canada’s first on-demand community care platform, designed to alleviate some of the pressures faced by the health-care system.
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JanCaring for a loved one with dementia – and for yourself
Caring for someone with dementia can spark a range of emotions – and these will change over time. Everyone’s dementia journey is different: some people will live long and fulfilling lives at home. Others may decline quickly and will need specialized care in the community.
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MaySENIOR CARE APP “TUKTU” CREATES NETWORK OF COMMUNITY HELPERS
VANCOUVER ISLAND – For those of us with aging parents, ensuring quality-of-life and applying care can be a full-time job.
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NovHonoring the Need to Age with Dignity: Tutku Care Uses Smart Technology to Personalize and Transform Senior Care
For people who are past retirement, aging can be challenging and often lonely.For people who are past retirement, aging can be challenging and often lonely. During this phase of life, what matters is having a sense of physical and emotional stability.
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NovHonoring the Need to Age with Dignity: Tutku Care Uses Smart Technology to Personalize and Transform Senior Care 2
For people who are past retirement, aging can be challenging and often lonely. During this phase of life, what matters is having a sense of physical and emotional stability.
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NovTuktu an Innovative Model for Senior Care that Integrates Community-Based Work and Support Services for Seniors Via Their Platform 2
The app serves as a technological platform where seniors and their family members can request a service within the community, with a focus on only local caregivers.
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OctMade-in-B.C. service for seniors offering on-demand care expands to Interior
On-demand delivery services are available for everything from rides to grocery shopping — and now, for those in the Interior, even seniors' care can be summoned and hired through an app.
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SepInnovative Family Care Management platform Tuktu launches seed raise for $2M
Funding will be used to grow Tuktu's community-based care platform in Canada and the US; the fundraise is open to Funds, Angel and retail investors
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AugEntrepreneur Interview: Rustam Sengupta, Tuktu Care
Rustam Sengupta is a serial entrepreneur who is extremely passionate about senior care technology, climate change and renewable energy – and wears multiple hats.