JayBirdie — The caregiver operating system

Question 1 of 14

Which of these best describes where you are in support of your loved one?

Select all that apply.

I've noticed something changing but haven't done anything about it yet I'm actively managing their care — appointments, decisions, day-to-day I'm thinking about my own future as much as theirs I have cared for someone in the past Other:

Question 2 of 14

Who are/were you caring for?

Select all that apply.

A parent (mother or father) A spouse or partner A grandparent An aunt or uncle A sibling I am planning for my own future care Other:

Question 3 of 14

What is/was their diagnosis or primary condition?

Select all that apply.

Question 4 of 14

Who else is/was involved in managing care decisions?

Caregiving is rarely one person's job alone. Tell us about your situation, past or present.

I'm doing this almost entirely on my own One other person shares the managing role equally with me Multiple people share the managing role Others help with tasks but I make the decisions There is conflict in my family about who is in charge or what to do

Question 5 of 14

What is/was the hardest part about caring for another person?

Be specific. A single sentence is enough.

Question 6 of 14

When you needed to figure something out where did you go?

Googled it and pieced things together Asked a friend or family member Talked to a social worker or doctor Facebook groups or Reddit Paid a professional (attorney, care manager) Figured it out alone Other:

Question 7 of 14

Did/does caregiving affect your work or career?

This helps us understand how much the career and financial features should be prioritized.

I've reduced my hours or gone part-time I regularly miss work for appointments or emergencies I left a job or turned down an opportunity because of caregiving My career feels like it's on pause right now Caregiving hasn't affected my work yet I'm not currently working Other:

Question 8 of 14

What have you used to manage caregiving information and tasks?

Select all that apply.

A notes app or doc (Google Docs, Notes, Word) A shared calendar or scheduling app (Google Calendar, iCal) A dedicated caregiving app (CaringBridge, CareZone, etc.) A spreadsheet to track medications, appointments, or contacts A group text or family chat Tried a patient portal (MyChart, etc.) but it only covers one health system Nothing — it lived in my head Other:

How well did that work for you?

It worked well enough Better than nothing but fell apart over time It didn’t work — I was still constantly lost I stopped using it

What was the biggest gap — the thing none of it solved?

Question 9 of 14

Is there anything about your caregiving situation — past or present — that feels unique or that you haven't seen addressed anywhere?

For example: juggling caregiving with raising your own kids, managing from a distance, navigating a diagnosis without a clear path, feeling like you disappeared from your own life. Whatever is true for you.

Question 10 of 14

Here are mockups of JayBirdie's proposed features — what the app would look like in your hands. Use the arrows to browse through each one.

React to what you see — what resonates, what feels off, what surprises you, what's missing.

FEATURE 1 OF 12

Snapshot — The Noticer & Active Caregiver

A short questionnaire delivers your Snapshot — a named profile with tailored, priority-first next steps.

The Noticer

YOU ARE

The Noticer

Something has shifted. You're not sure if it's serious yet — but you're right to pay attention.

Your next 3 steps

1. Learn what to look for

Normal aging vs. early cognitive change — what actually matters.

2. Get the conversation script

How to raise it without triggering denial.

3. Start the documents now

DPOA and healthcare proxy — before you need them urgently.

The Active Caregiver

YOU ARE

The Active
Caregiver

You're in it. Managing appointments, decisions, family dynamics — without a roadmap.

Your next 3 steps

1. Build your doctor prep document

Turn your observations into something the physician can use.

2. Navigate Medicaid eligibility

State-specific waiver lookup and waitlist strategy.

3. Map who else can help

Activate your support network before you burn out.

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Your reaction to what you saw:

Question 11 of 14

Here are JayBirdie’s proposed offerings. For each one, check Now if it addresses something you need today, or Later if it’s something you’ll likely need down the road.

Only react to the ones that land. You don’t have to go through every item.

Now

Later

When something feels different

What memory and behavior changes might actually mean

When to act and when it’s okay to wait

Word-for-word scripts for raising concerns with a loved one in denial

How to help someone stay independent at home longer

Getting the right documents in place

Durable power of attorney and healthcare proxy — what they are and how to get them signed

Advance directives and end-of-life wishes

A written care agreement made while your loved one can still decide

A document capturing their personality, preferences, and what matters to them

Is there anything that surprised you, anything missing, or anything that made you think?

Question 12 of 14

If JayBirdie existed today, what would you most likely use it for?

Select all that apply.

Thoughts?

Question 13 of 14

If this app existed and worked exactly as described, what feels right? Select all that apply.

Be honest. Too cheap is as useful as too expensive.

I'd pay for it myself — $5–8/month I'd pay for it myself — $10–15/month I'd pay for it myself — $20+/month I wouldn't pay for it myself My employer should offer this as a benefit — I'd ask for it I'd use it if my employer paid for it A hospital should have given me this at discharge and I'd pay to keep it A hospital should have given me this at discharge but I wouldn't pay beyond that My health insurance should cover something like this

Question 14 of 14

Who else should complete this survey?

Think of someone who would have a strong reaction to this — positive or negative. We would love to hear from them.

Their name (optional)

Best way to reach them (optional)

Why did you think of them?

Your first name (so we can mention who referred them)

One last thing

Want to be the first to know when JayBirdie launches?

Leave your email and we'll reach out directly when it's ready. No newsletters, no spam.

Yes, I'd like to be an early tester of the app when it's ready. Please reach out to me personally.

You were never supposed
to do this alone.

Before we begin

14 questions. No right answers.

Thank you.

You were never supposed to do this alone.

Before we begin

14 questions. No right answers.

Thank you.

You were never supposed
to do this alone.