Maria Figaro (@MyrauFigueroa)

The Need for Improvements in care for the Elderly - Vijai Bhatti In these times of crisis, there is a dire need for elderly care in the US. While healthcare industries cater to the needs of the elderly, they are not organized enough to meet the needs in these challenging times. Vijai Bhatti, a serial entrepreneur from Sacramento, took note of this situation and decided to do something about it. He formed a company named Care As One(http://www.careasone.com). This signifies a big revolution in the elderly care industry. We got to spend a few minutes with this well-known entrepreneur and discussed a few things about the elderly care industry and what his company was doing to solve this issue. Here is a summary of our talk. Jonas: Before we get into the specific questions, allow me to introduce you to our audience. Mr. Vijay Bhatti is a serial entrepreneur from Sacramento. He manages multiple businesses and invests in various companies. He is a passionate businessman and likes to invest in new ideas from time to time. Now that we are done with the introduction, let me get to the questions straight. What is your intention with this company? Vijay: In recent years, I have noticed a huge gap in the healthcare industry catering to the needs of the elderly. There was chaos. I was interested in doing something about it for quite long. Last year, when the situation got worse due to COVID-19, I decided to finally turn this idea into reality. With this company, we want to bridge the gap between healthcare companies and senior care workers. There are thousands of professionals who look for jobs in the senior care industry. Our website can be a medium to connect those people with the companies which are ready to hire. Jonas: What is the future of the elderly care industry? Vijay: Considering the level of awareness in people and the response from young applicants, it can be said that this industry is set to grow into a billion-dollar industry. People have become more aware of the need for elderly care and this is good news for the industry. With Care As One, we have attempted to accelerate this growth. Jonas: How is your company different from the others? Vijay: Many companies offer similar services, but none are dedicated like we are. We do our best to make the hiring process easier. You can find simple options to apply for the job like updating your resume or filling out the CareAsOne application on our website. Our dedicated team works relentlessly towards making the experience simpler and faster. This is what makes us different from others in the industry. Summing it up With the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the need for healthcare services for the elderly is extremely high. Entrepreneurs like Vijai Bhatti can help a lot in dealing with this situation and making the necessary changes for the betterment of the elderly care industry.