# Collaborative Caregiving Apps STANDWITH Improves Caregiver Support By Communicating Daily Chores By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-support References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/app-lets-infirm-crowdsource-daily-tasks/) & [launch.standwith](http://launch.standwith.com) A new app from the founder of Fuck Cancer aims to improve communication when it comes to caregiver support. The STANDWITH mobile app from Yael Cohen will allow collaboration between caregivers and supporters so they can better assist patients. This system works similarly to TaskRabbit, but it relies on goodwill instead of small payments. Coming soon, the app allows caregivers to tap the friends and family members of patients so they can help with [daily chores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chore-chart). The [caregiver support app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/careconnect) provides caregivers with the patient's contacts and social networks so they can reach out if they need help with everyday small tasks like laundry, groceries and kid pickups. Through the app, friends can chat and see who has agreed to do what. The app also allows supporters who are unable to give their time to donate funds for necessary purchases through AmazonFresh and [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-caregiver). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collaborative Caregiving Apps:** Opportunity to create more collaborative caregiving apps that improve communication and support for caregivers and patients. - **Social Network Integration:** Opportunity to integrate social networks into caregiver support apps, allowing caregivers to tap into the patient's contacts for help. - **Donation-based Support:** Opportunity to develop app features that allow supporters to donate funds for necessary purchases through popular services like AmazonFresh and Uber. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Healthcare industry can leverage collaborative caregiving apps to improve patient care and caregiver support. - **Technology:** Technology industry has opportunities to develop innovative solutions for collaborative caregiving apps. - **Non-profit:** Non-profit organizations can explore opportunities to support and collaborate with caregiver support apps by providing resources and funding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caregiver-Supporting Mobile Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-caregiver.md) - [AI-Powered Caregiver Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiwatchfulcompanion.md) - [Remote Elderly Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-together.md) - [Connected Caregiver Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smartthings-family-care.md) - [AI-Powered Caregiver-Supporting Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-companion-for-family-caregivers.md) - [Community Care Helpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuktu.md) - [Family Info Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dadapp.md) - [Connective Altruistic Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-2-help.md) - [Community-Led Grocery Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caringbridge.md)