Healthcare for Humans: Mental Health Care for Aging Parents Across Cultures ft. Neelam Brar

On this episode host Raj Sundar explores intersection of aging, mental health, and technology with Neelam, founder of Total Life, to explore how we can better support seniors through innovative care models and AI-powered tools. We hear how a personal family experience inspired Neelam to address the lack of mental health support in elder care, and learn about Total Life’s approach to integrating therapy into seniors’ primary care visits and reducing barriers to access, such as long wait times and lack of culturally competent providers. They discuss the stigma around therapy in older populations, the challenges and opportunities of providing virtual care, and how AI assistant “Lily” is being piloted to enhance adherence and engagement without replacing human clinicians. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/