Tampa Bay Morning Blend: CareYaya Revolutionizing Elder Care by Connecting Families with Motivated College Students

CareYaya, one of the fastest-growing health-tech startups in America, is changing elder care by connecting families with compassionate, motivated college students from top universities. It provides affordable care for thousands of families, introduces tens of thousands of energetic individuals into the care workforce, and impacts millions by investing in the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. For more information, visit https://www.CareYaya.org.

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