Eleplan Blog

The Caregiving Stages and How Eleplan Meets You Where You Are

Team Eleplan — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:21:24 GMT

Partner Spotlight: The True Professional

Team Eleplan — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:38:56 GMT

Raising the Standard of Care Through Professional Excellence

Caregiving is deeply personal, but it doesn’t happen in isolation.

Eleplan Named Grand Prize Winner at ASU Spark Center’s Inaugural Global AI Challenge

Team Eleplan — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:20:02 GMT

Eleplan, a platform designed to simplify and organize caregiving, has been named the Grand Prize Winner, receiving $75,000, at the inaugural ASU Spark Center for Innovation in Learning (SCIL) Global AI Challenge. Co-Founder and CEO Amanda Lukof presented Eleplan’s work at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego on April 13, 2026, where winners were announced live at the event.

Partner Spotlight: NoPlex

Team Eleplan — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:33:57 GMT

Supporting Sustainable Care Through Chaos Management

Partner Spotlight: Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey

Team Eleplan — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:04:31 GMT

Partner Spotlight: Help Texts

Team Eleplan — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:07 GMT

Partner Spotlight: The Death Deck

Team Eleplan — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:08:31 GMT

Partner Spotlight: Caregiver Action Network

Team Eleplan — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:10:47 GMT

Eleplan Has Joined Barcelona Health Hub

Team Eleplan — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:49:35 GMT

Partner Spotlight: Uniting Tools and Togetherness for Caregivers with Amintro Inc.

Team Eleplan — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:50:16 GMT

We’re excited to highlight our new partnership with Amintro Inc., a social impact company dedicated to supporting healthy aging and family caregiving. With their digital platform, Amintro Family, caregivers can connect with others on similar journeys, access helpful resources, and find emotional support, all in one place.

Caregiver Nation Hill Day — November 6, 2025

Team Eleplan — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:17:09 GMT

Yesterday, on behalf of the coalition of caregivers and advocacy partners, Eleplan was honored to reflect on a powerful moment in Washington D.C.: the meeting between our the Coalition and the offices of Senator Cory Booker and Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey.

Why this moment matters:

Caregiving is one of the quiet cornerstones of our society: over 63 million people step up every day to support aging parents, disabled loved-ones, and family members with chronic conditions. These caregivers are often navigating labyrinthine benefit systems, juggling employment and family responsibilities, and working without much public recognition. Current policies simply do not reflect the full scale or complexity of that work.

The bipartisan urgency to re-authorize the Older Americans Act (OAA) signals recognition that these supports—home-delivered meals, respite services, caregiver training, community-based support—are not luxuries or afterthoughts. They are foundational to keeping families whole, elders safe, and states sustainable.

During our meeting yesterday, the coalition emphasized:
•The need for greater flexibility and funding under the OAA so states like New Jersey can partner with innovative organizations that deliver wrap-around support for caregivers.
•The importance of streamlined navigation and integration, so that caregivers aren’t forced to juggle multiple agencies, portals, programs and eligibility rules.
•The opportunity for public-private partnerships to scale caregiver supports, especially digital-enabled solutions, to fill the gap between traditional services and the lived reality caregivers face.

Senators Booker and Kim’s offices were engaged and receptive; they heard stories of caregivers stretched thin, of state systems that don’t communicate, and of the promise of scalable, seamless solutions. Their involvement gives voice to what many caregivers already know: caregiving is deeply personal, but its implications are undeniably public.

At Eleplan, we believe the system must meet caregivers where they are; logistically, emotionally, financially. Today’s meeting reinforced our conviction that:
•We will continue partnering with the State of New Jersey to pilot and scale solutions that reduce friction: one-stop caregiver platform, real-time supports, clearer pathways through benefit eligibility.
•We will advocate for policy that reflects real lives, not just programmatic boxes: programs that understand working caregivers, rural caregivers, multigenerational households.
•We will commit to evidence + empathy: measuring outcomes, but also listening to the stories behind the numbers. Because behind every caregiver is a story of love, duty, hope, and sometimes overwhelm.

The re-authorization of the Older Americans Act offers a critical policy window, and today’s meeting added momentum. But the work doesn’t stop in D.C. It echoes in every household where someone is balancing the demands of caregiving and life.

Our message to all stakeholders:
•To policymakers — caregivers aren’t a niche issue. They are central to our communities, our health system, our economy.
•To states — partner with innovators who understand both policy and people.
•To providers and private-sector partners — build solutions that reduce complexity, increase access, and honour the dignity of both caregiver and care-recipient.
•To caregivers — your work matters more than the system often acknowledges. We see you. We hear you. And we’re committed to building systems that support you.

Yesterday’s Hill Day was a meaningful step. It was not an endpoint. But it gives us renewed energy, sharper focus, and a deeper resolve. At Eleplan, we’re excited to turn today’s conversations into concrete collaborations, meaningful policy change, and, most importantly, better support for the millions of caregivers who hold our society together.

Caregiving Is Heavy. We’re Partnering with Total Life to Make It a Little Lighter

Amanda Lukof — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:33:00 GMT

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, I’m proud to share something that feels especially personal: Eleplan is partnering with Total Life to make mental health support more accessible for caregivers. Starting this summer, covered Eleplan members (adults 65+) will be able to connect directly with licensed therapists through Total Life’s virtual platform, making it easier to care for your own mental health while caring for someone else.

This partnership is rooted in a truth I know deeply: Caregiving is incredibly rewarding, but also incredibly hard. When my brother Liam was diagnosed with autism, our whole family’s life changed. My parents became full-time advocates, case managers, educators, and medical researchers…without ever being given those titles. And while their love for Liam is boundless, I’ve also seen the exhaustion. The worry. The quiet burnout that so often gets pushed aside.

At Eleplan, our goal has always been to bring clarity to the chaos, and to give caregivers a way to organize the endless information, documents, decisions, and plans that come with supporting someone with unique needs. But even with the best planning tool, the emotional weight of caregiving still remains.

That’s why we’re so excited to work with Total Life. Their therapists specialize in supporting caregivers, helping them process stress, burnout, anxiety, and grief. Their sessions are virtual, flexible, and accessible to people who don’t have the time (or energy) to navigate another waitlist or complex intake process. Together, we’re making mental health care one click closer for the people who so often put their own needs last.

Total Life is on a mission to make therapy more accessible and relatable for older adults. Designed specifically for people 65 and older, Total Life removes barriers to mental health support while honoring the unique experiences that come with aging. Whether someone is facing loneliness, navigating loss, or adjusting to life transitions, Total Life connects them to licensed therapists who truly understand. It’s care that meets older adults, and their caregivers, exactly where they are.

More than 70% of family caregivers report increased emotional stress and anxiety due to their caregiving responsibilities (Alzheimer’s Association, 2024). Between 40-70% of caregivers experience symptoms of clinical depression (Caregiver Action Network). These aren’t just stats, they’re signals that we need to do more. This partnership is one step toward that: Helping caregivers not just manage the day-to-day but also sustain themselves for the long haul.

Because the person at the center of the care plan matters. But so does the person holding it all together.

Eleplan Joins the Innovation for All Startup Experience at CES

Team Eleplan — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:14:31 GMT

Eleplan Invited to the Innovation for All Startup Experience at CES Eureka Park

Behavioral Therapy 101: A Caregiver’s Guide to Transforming Mental Health

Team Eleplan — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Navigating mental health and behavioral challenges can feel overwhelming, especially for caregivers seeking the best support for their loved ones. Behavioral therapy offers a practical, structured approach to managing various conditions by focusing on transforming unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. In this guide, we explore the different types of behavioral therapy, the benefits they offer, and which conditions they effectively treat, empowering caregivers with the information they need to make informed choices.

Eleplan: A Lifeline for Families Facing Sudden Medical Diagnoses

Team Eleplan — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

When a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness, family members often find themselves shouldering new responsibilities in addition to their daily commitments. Managing complex care plans, coordinating doctor’s appointments, and handling the influx of medical information can feel overwhelming. Eleplan provides families with a centralized, digital solution that offers peace of mind by streamlining caregiving tasks and enhancing family communication.