Sumi Patel

Sumi Patel is the Founder & CEO of PapayaCare and the primary voice behind its senior-care knowledge hub. A healthcare professional with 13+ years of clinical experience and specialist expertise in Alzheimer's and dementia care, she writes from inside a working assisted-living home - turning real, day-to-day caregiving experience into clear, trustworthy guidance for families.

Her articles cover assisted living, palliative and hospice care, dementia and memory care, post-hospital recovery, rehabilitation and healthy ageing - with a particular focus on helping NRI and Indian families make confident care decisions for elderly parents, whether they live nearby or abroad. (For Sumi's personal story and PapayaCare's mission and vision, visit the Founder page.)