Caring shouldn't mean burnout

Velma is an affordable way to get peace of mind when seniors are alone, especially those with early- to mid-stage dementia, Alzheimer's, or mild cognitive impairment.

❶ You're assigned a dedicated care manager ❷ We call your parent throughout the day to keep them motivated and encourage healthy habits ❸ You stay up-to-date with summaries and alerts from your dedicated care manager

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Caring shouldn't mean burnout

Velma is an affordable way to get peace of mind when seniors are alone, especially those with early- to mid-stage dementia, Alzheimer's, or mild cognitive impairment.

❶ You're assigned a dedicated care manager ❷ We call your parent throughout the day to keep them motivated and encourage healthy habits ❸ You stay up-to-date with summaries and alerts from your dedicated care manager

Try It Yourself

Listen Now

What They Say

What They Say

What They Say

Real Stories, Real Impact

Real Stories, Real Impact

Hear from our users who rely on Velma every day

Hear from our users who rely on Velma every day

What We Do

What We Do

What We Do

We're your second pair of eyes

Keep your family member independent and at home as long as possible. We're here when daily care starts to feel overwhelming, but they don't need constant in-person care.


We provide affordable supervision through a dedicated care team and AI assistants, ensuring each person is well cared for. Most importantly, we keep you closely connected through daily updates and shared stories.

Socialization

Protect them from spam calls, answer repetitive questions, and calm anxieties. With a reliable friend to listen, learn, and share stories with, they won't need to call you 30 times.

Socialization

Protect them from spam calls, answer repetitive questions, and calm anxieties. With a reliable friend to listen, learn, and share stories with, they won't need to call you 30 times.

Socialization

Protect them from spam calls, answer repetitive questions, and calm anxieties. With a reliable friend to listen, learn, and share stories with, they won't need to call you 30 times.

Routines

Ensure they've taken their medication, had a meal, washed up, and gotten ready for appointments throughout the day. We'll be able to patiently walk them through every step.

Routines

Ensure they've taken their medication, had a meal, washed up, and gotten ready for appointments throughout the day. We'll be able to patiently walk them through every step.

Routines

Ensure they've taken their medication, had a meal, washed up, and gotten ready for appointments throughout the day. We'll be able to patiently walk them through every step.

Safety Updates

Relax knowing they’re safe without watching cameras. Get a daily summary and alerts for anything that needs attention, including potential falls.

Safety Updates

Relax knowing they’re safe without watching cameras. Get a daily summary and alerts for anything that needs attention, including potential falls.

Safety Updates

Relax knowing they’re safe without watching cameras. Get a daily summary and alerts for anything that needs attention, including potential falls.

Text "Try" to (917) 967-4292

Text "Try" to (917) 967-4292

Text "Try" to (917) 967-4292

Experience It

Experience It

Experience It

Velma Case Study

Understand Velma’s impact by reading about one family’s experience.

Supporting Adult Children in the Sandwich Generation

You deserve help, even if your family member is undiagnosed or early in their diagnosis. We're here to be your support system throughout the journey, especially if it's only just beginning.


Hear Their Story ➜

Hear Their Story ➜

Hear Their Story ➜

Sneak Peek into Conversations

Curious what conversations with us sound like? Want to see example schedules for the day? Click below to:

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About Us

About Us

About Us

Our Advisors

We care deeply about making sure every one of our users is in good hands. We lean heavily on advisors, practioners, and those who have spent decades taking care of seniors with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment.

Adria Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP

Adria has transformed dementia education, reaching over half a million followers with her evidence-based videos. She is a seasoned speech pathologist, faculty member, and practioner.

Adria Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP

Adria has transformed dementia education, reaching over half a million followers with her evidence-based videos. She is a seasoned speech pathologist, faculty member, and practioner.

Adria Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP

Adria has transformed dementia education, reaching over half a million followers with her evidence-based videos. She is a seasoned speech pathologist, faculty member, and practioner.

Nabihah Kabir, MD

Nabi is a Neurocritical Care Fellow Physician at University of Illinois Chicago. She runs clinics for patients with various forms of dementia, and she focuses on bringing care to underserved communities.

Nabihah Kabir, MD

Nabi is a Neurocritical Care Fellow Physician at University of Illinois Chicago. She runs clinics for patients with various forms of dementia, and she focuses on bringing care to underserved communities.

Nabihah Kabir, MD

Nabi is a Neurocritical Care Fellow Physician at University of Illinois Chicago. She runs clinics for patients with various forms of dementia, and she focuses on bringing care to underserved communities.

Meet the Founders

Lisa Jiang

I live far away from my whole family, including my mom. She lives alone and has had quite a few falls. I worry, because I can't check in all the time. And when I do, I don’t always have the patience she deserves, which leaves me feeling guilty.


Velma has been caring for my mom every day since we started. She’s much happier having someone to talk to every day, and it eases my guilt. It’s comforting to know there will always be someone to make sure she’s okay, even when my sister and I can’t be.


I wanted to use my background as technologists to help others in similar situations. What makes Velma work is the human component. Along with our advisors, we incorporate feedback from caregivers, nurses, and what I've learned volunteering at Cornerstone Milford and leading reconnection programs at Compass Memory Support.

Justin Curhan

Two of my closest friends have parents living with dementia, and over the years I’ve seen how hard it is to balance caring, worrying, and trying to live your own life. I saw the guilt they carried and the constant fear of not knowing if their parents were okay. I wanted to build something that could ease that feeling - even a little.


Velma was created to bring comfort and connection to families, and that mission reminds me every day why we started this.








Two of my closest friends have parents living with dementia, and over the years I’ve seen how hard it is to balance caring, worrying, and trying to live your own life. I saw the guilt they carried and the constant fear of not knowing if their parents were okay. I wanted to build something that could ease that feeling - even a little.


Velma was created to bring comfort and connection to families, and that mission reminds me every day why we started this.

Two of my closest friends have parents living with dementia, and over the years I’ve seen how hard it is to balance caring, worrying, and trying to live your own life. I saw the guilt they carried and the constant fear of not knowing if their parents were okay. I wanted to build something that could ease that feeling - even a little.


Velma was created to bring comfort and connection to families, and that mission reminds me every day why we started this.

Text "Try" to (917) 967-4292

Text "Try" to (917) 967-4292

Text "Try" to (917) 967-4292

Signs

Signs

Signs

Do these concerns sound familiar?

You’re not alone. These can be signs that your loved one could benefit from support, whether they’re feeling lonely, struggling with short-term memory, or having difficulty with daily tasks.

Responding to Spam

Answering spam calls or falling for scams easily

Responding to Spam

Answering spam calls or falling for scams easily

Responding to Spam

Answering spam calls or falling for scams easily

Repetition

Repeating the same questions or even calling you frequently throughout the day

Repetition

Repeating the same questions or even calling you frequently throughout the day

Repetition

Repeating the same questions or even calling you frequently throughout the day

Routines

Neglecting hygiene, trouble keeping track of appointments, turning off the stove, or expired food

Routines

Neglecting hygiene, trouble keeping track of appointments, turning off the stove, or expired food

Routines

Neglecting hygiene, trouble keeping track of appointments, turning off the stove, or expired food

Anxiety

Bouts of anxiety where they may be hyper-focused on where their belongings, people, or pets are

Anxiety

Bouts of anxiety where they may be hyper-focused on where their belongings, people, or pets are

Anxiety

Bouts of anxiety where they may be hyper-focused on where their belongings, people, or pets are

Falls

A little unsteady on their feet. A fall could be life-threatening to them, but it's hard to always know if they've fallen

Falls

A little unsteady on their feet. A fall could be life-threatening to them, but it's hard to always know if they've fallen

Falls

A little unsteady on their feet. A fall could be life-threatening to them, but it's hard to always know if they've fallen

Loneliness

If they spend large portions of each day by themselves, a lot of their friends have passed away or no longer keep in touch

Loneliness

If they spend large portions of each day by themselves, a lot of their friends have passed away or no longer keep in touch

Loneliness

If they spend large portions of each day by themselves, a lot of their friends have passed away or no longer keep in touch

FAQ

FAQ

FAQ

Got Questions?

Here's what people frequently ask us

Can I talk to a real person?

At Velma, people are at the center of care. From the start, you’ll be matched with a dedicated care manager who understands your loved one’s needs. They’re available whenever you have questions and work closely with you to ensure your loved one gets the right support in the right ways.

How much does it cost?

Can I try it first?

Can I pause or cancel anytime?

What should I do if I run into a problem?

Can I talk to a real person?

At Velma, people are at the center of care. From the start, you’ll be matched with a dedicated care manager who understands your loved one’s needs. They’re available whenever you have questions and work closely with you to ensure your loved one gets the right support in the right ways.

How much does it cost?

Can I try it first?

Can I pause or cancel anytime?

What should I do if I run into a problem?

Can I talk to a real person?

At Velma, people are at the center of care. From the start, you’ll be matched with a dedicated care manager who understands your loved one’s needs. They’re available whenever you have questions and work closely with you to ensure your loved one gets the right support in the right ways.

How much does it cost?

Can I try it first?

Can I pause or cancel anytime?

What should I do if I run into a problem?