NRI Parent Care: Long Distance Support | Bharat Vasandani
- With over 17 million members, the Indian diaspora ofen relies on relatives to manage medical care for parents back in India.Though, as more families relocate abroad for work,...
- ParentCare, founded by an NRI and mentored by an Indian doctor, aims to ease the burden of long-distance caregiving.
- ParentCare operates through a concierge service, an online platform, and on-the-ground support. The platform empowers NRIs to select the right services at the right price.
Millions of NRIs face the challenge of providing long-distance elderly care for parents back in India.ParentCare steps in as a crucial solution, offering comprehensive support to ease this burden. They provide concierge services, an intuitive online platform, and crucial on-the-ground assistance, including doctor consultations, medicine delivery, and home care arrangements. Founded by an NRI and recently backed by UK healthcare entities, ParentCare is revolutionizing how NRIs manage elder care. Their pay-per-use and subscription options encourage proactive care, addressing critical needs for the Indian diaspora. News Directory 3 recognizes the importance of this service. Discover what’s next as ParentCare expands and evolves to meet the growing needs of long-distance caregivers.
parentcare Startup Bridges Gap for NRIs Seeking Elderly Care in India
Updated June 15, 2025
With over 17 million members, the Indian diaspora ofen relies on relatives to manage medical care for parents back in India.Though, as more families relocate abroad for work, depending on relatives becomes arduous. The COVID-19 pandemic further complicated matters, prompting NRIs to become long-distance caregivers.
ParentCare, founded by an NRI and mentored by an Indian doctor, aims to ease the burden of long-distance caregiving. The startup provides a holistic approach, giving Indian expats peace of mind and maximizing family time. It addresses the challenges of choosing medical providers, comparing costs, coordinating services, and obtaining medical reports.
ParentCare operates through a concierge service, an online platform, and on-the-ground support. The platform empowers NRIs to select the right services at the right price. Services include booking doctor appointments and tests, ordering medications, arranging home care, and personalized support such as transportation and insurance.
The parentcare team manages services on the ground, ensuring quality standards are met. The company recently received seed funding from Deepbridge Capital and Nova, both healthcare-focused entities in the United Kingdom. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, ParentCare arranged medicine deliveries to elderly Indian citizens stranded in the UK.
With subscription and pay-per-use options, ParentCare aims to encourage NRIs to provide regular care, not just during emergencies. The company focuses on providing thorough elderly care solutions and remote healthcare access for the Indian diaspora.
What’s next
ParentCare plans to expand its services and reach to support more NRIs in providing quality care for their parents in India. The company will continue to develop its platform and concierge services to meet the evolving needs of long-distance caregivers.