# Elderly Roommate-Finding Platforms Room2Care is a Miami Sharing Economy Service for Eldercare By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room2care References: [room2care](http://room2care.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/room2care/) Founded in 2014, Room2Care is a Miami-based marketplace service for individuals to list and find care in their communities. The innovative platform is a winning example of the [sharing economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapp) and its vision to pursue a positive outcome for all parties involved through collaborative means. Designed to help meet the needs of the exploding [eldercare market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-plan), the trusted marketplace lends itself to the strengthening of communities across the United States. Room2Care can be accessed either as a caregiver or an individual seeking care. As a caregiver, one can advertise their interest in providing basic care to elderly individuals and make a real difference in someone's life. As someone seeking care, it is possible to find a Room2Care RoomAid in order to avoid placement in a nursing home and can prevent hospital visits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sharing Economy Elderly Care:** The trend of sharing economy platforms for elderly care is disrupting traditional caregiving models by providing a marketplace for individuals to list and find care in their communities. - **Strengthening Communities:** The trend of elderly roommate-finding platforms like Room2Care is creating opportunities for communities to come together and support one another in meeting the needs of the growing eldercare market. - **Empowerment of Caregivers and Care Seekers:** The trend of caregiver and care seeker empowerment through platforms like Room2Care is revolutionizing the way people access and provide care, allowing individuals to make a real difference and avoid traditional institutions like nursing homes. ### Where This Applies - **Eldercare Services:** The eldercare service industry can leverage the disruptive innovation of sharing economy platforms to expand their reach and connect with a larger network of caregivers and care seekers. - **Community Development:** Community development organizations and initiatives can tap into the trend of elderly roommate-finding platforms to promote the strengthening of communities and the creation of support networks for aging populations. - **Technology and Healthcare:** The technology and healthcare industry can explore the opportunities presented by platforms like Room2Care to develop innovative solutions that empower caregivers and care seekers through collaborative means. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote Elderly Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-together.md) - [Virtual Roommate Search Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roommate-search.md) - [Companionship-Focused Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-pals.md) - [AI-Powered Roommate-Matching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-sector.md) - [Single-Room Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-rooms.md) - [Remote Aging Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essence-smartcare.md) - [Helpful Senior Care Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senior-care.md) - [Caregiver-Supporting Mobile Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-caregiver.md) - [Elderly Wellness Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callcare.md)