Eldercare Illuminated

Entrepreneurs Joy Zhang and Madeline Dangerfield-Cha observed the anxiety and stress caused by social isolation and loneliness on college campuses. Smartphones notwithstanding, many college students find themselves aliens in a new world when they begin campus life. At the other end of the arc of life are older adults. Mobility problems, hearing or vision impairment, the devastating loss of a spouse, or a sense of alienation from the fast-paced, technology-drenched environment leave many seniors challenged by social isolation and loneliness.Joy and Madeline recognized the problem and envisioned a solution. What started as Visiting Students Services for Hire in the San Francisco Bay area is now Mon Ami – a business that pairs young people with adults who need a companion, technology support, an exercise buddy, or household help.Join Eldercare Illuminated to explore an exciting cross-generational approach to addressing social isolation and loneliness.About Our Guests:Graduates of the Stanford University Graduate