How to reclaim 13+ hours of your week


Hi Friend,

A few weeks ago, we shared our thoughts about the evolution of caregiving technology and why 2026 will be a big year for caregiving companies. Today, I'd like to share some AI tools we found that can help caregivers reclaim their time.

*Did you know? The average family caregiver spends about 27 hours a week on care tasks, much of it during "pajama time," those late-night hours spent on insurance calls, scheduling, and paperwork.

As the "mental load" of caregiving grows, it can feel like you’re managing a small corporation rather than caring for a loved one.

These new tools act as a "digital safety net," handling the administrative side of care so you can focus on being a family member again.

Three AI Tools to Help You Reclaim Your Time

  • The "Note-Taker" for Doctor Visits: Abridge uses "ambient AI" to record medical conversations and creates a plain-English summary of the key points, such as new prescriptions or follow-up dates. No more frantic note-taking while trying to listen!
  • The "Family Command Center": Caring Village is a coordination hub that uses an AI assistant named "Julia" to provide personalized insights and help you identify patterns of stress or missed tasks before they become emergencies.
  • The "Medical Bill Detective": Advocara is a free, nonprofit service that analyzes medical bills and insurance denials in plain English to identify errors or services that should be covered by Medicare.

See the Featured Article--> AI Caregiver Assistant 2026: Top 3 Tools to Help Family Caregivers Reclaim Their Time

Whether you are tech-savvy or just starting to explore digital options, these tools are designed to be simple, secure, and HIPAA-compliant to protect your family's privacy.

Warmly,

Amie and Chris

P.s. Which part of your caregiving routine feels like it takes up too much of your time? Reply to this email and let me know. I’d love to hear how you’re managing the load.


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