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The challenges in Canada’s care sector mirror a global crisis. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2024 report on the care economy, most care providers operate using outdated, inefficient methods.

Traditional care models are not just outdated—they are unsustainable,” says Rustam Sengupta, founder of Tuktu Care, an innovative platform blending AI and community-driven care. “The future of care needs to be smarter, more efficient, and deeply rooted in human connection.

As Canada and the world grapple with an aging population and a growing caregiver shortage, the need to transform the care industry has never been more urgent. By 2050, nearly 25% of Canada’s population will be over 65 years old, creating unprecedented demand for affordable, accessible, and personalized care services.

As Canada and the world grapple with an aging population and a growing caregiver shortage, the need to transform the care industry has never been more urgent. By 2050, nearly 25% of Canada’s population will be over 65 years old, creating unprecedented demand for affordable, accessible, and personalized care services.

As Canada and the world grapple with an aging population and a growing caregiver shortage, the need to transform the care industry has never been more urgent.

Founding members of Tuktu Komal Makkad (Head of marketing) and Mehakdeep Singh (CTO) talk about Tuktu, an on demand support service for everyone.

In the face of a rapidly aging population, Canada is grappling with a growing challenge: providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality care for its seniors. With public infrastructure struggling to keep pace and private care options often out of reach for many, a Canadian startup, Tuktu Care Inc., is stepping in to bridge the gap with its innovative on-demand platform.

Caring for someone with dementia can spark a range of emotions – and these will change over time. Everyone’s dementia journey is different: some people will live long and fulfilling lives at home. Others may decline quickly and will need specialized care in the community.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Copy article link Tuktu Care is expanding its territory from British Columbia to Ontario with Canada’s first on-demand community care platform, designed to alleviate some of the pressures faced by the health-care system.

For people who are past retirement, aging can be challenging and often lonely. During this phase of life, what matters is having a sense of physical and emotional stability.

Rustam Sengupta is a serial entrepreneur who is extremely passionate about senior care technology, climate change and renewable energy – and wears multiple hats.

The app serves as a technological platform where seniors and their family members can request a service within the community, with a focus on only local caregivers.