What is the name of your organization?
Asociación Civil Impacto Digital
What is the name of your solution?
Cuida Bien: CUBI / CareBot
Provide a one-line summary or tagline for your solution.
Empowering caregivers with a digital tool for accessible health guidance, support, and self-care resources.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Buenos Aires, Argentina
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
ARG
What type of organization is your solution team?
Nonprofit
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What specific problem are you solving?
he caregiving crisis in Argentina and globally is growing at an alarming rate, fueled by an aging population and the increasing burden it places on families. In Argentina alone, over 1 million people are caregivers, with more than 70% of them being women. This burden is often invisible and underappreciated, with caregivers shouldering the physical, emotional, and mental weight of providing care for elderly or disabled family members. The feminization of care work exacerbates existing gender inequalities, as women are disproportionately responsible for caregiving, often at the expense of their own health and personal well-being.
Globally, this trend is accelerating, as populations age and life expectancy rises, creating an unsustainable burden on informal caregiving systems. Families are struggling to provide adequate care, especially in the absence of formal support systems. Our solution, Cuidá Bien, addresses this critical gap by providing a digital chatbot designed to offer caregivers real-time, personalized support. It delivers mental health resources, self-care strategies, and practical caregiving advice, empowering caregivers to manage their well-being and provide better care. By alleviating some of the emotional and informational burdens, Cuidá Bien helps caregivers navigate their responsibilities more effectively, improving their lives and the care they give.
What is your solution?
Cuidá Bien is a digital chatbot designed to provide family caregivers with immediate, personalized support. The platform offers a range of resources, including self-care tips, mental health support, and practical caregiving advice. Caregivers can interact with the chatbot to access real-time information, customized recommendations, and mental health strategies tailored to their specific needs. The solution is constantly evolving through user feedback and regular updates, ensuring the content remains relevant and impactful. By integrating technology with caregiving, Cuidá Bien empowers caregivers to manage stress, improve their well-being, and access valuable information, all in a convenient, user-friendly digital format.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
Our solution serves family caregivers in Argentina, the majority of whom are women, responsible for caring for elderly or disabled family members. This group is often underserved, as caregivers typically lack easy access to reliable, on-demand information and support. The emotional and physical burden they carry is rarely acknowledged or addressed by existing systems. In 2023, an innovation lab identified a key need for caregivers: a trusted, accessible channel that offers personalized support and reliable resources in real time. Cuidá Bien directly addresses these needs by providing a digital chatbot that delivers timely, relevant information about self-care, mental health, and caregiving best practices. By offering an easily accessible, trusted source of support, the solution empowers caregivers to manage their own well-being while enhancing the care they provide. This will have a profound impact on their lives by reducing stress, improving mental health, and ultimately, enhancing the quality of care they offer to their loved ones.