CareFlash is located in Austin, TX and was founded in 2006 by Jay Drayer out of an experience he had when a family member was diagnosed with a chronic health challenge where complications developed... culminating in several weeks in hospice and a death.
Testifying to the ways positive transformation can be driven by tragic events, the experience that motivated Jay to depart his career in corporate finance surrounded the 9/11 tragedies in which he witnessed the second plane's impact on the World Trade Center while on his way to a 9:00 meeting that morning at 60 Wall St.
This is not another patient website that engages loved ones with nonstop updates, well wishes and always asking how they can help - but a complete approach that moves loved ones from sympathy to empathy... enabling them from near and far to more naturally and comfortably rally 'round - extending integrated care and strengthening outlook and peace of mind involving circumstances such as:
CareFlash also partners with hundreds of providers nationwide - enhancing comprehensive care, reducing caregiver burnout, improving overall wellness and enhancing marketing as in this sample video:
What's the general idea behind CareFlash?
CareFlash is service that facilitates "Community" among friends and family in ways that drive better outcomes in experiences including:
Dealing with circumstances such as these can be unsettling. Your family is special with its unique bonds. Create your own private online Careopolis(s) that help families work through difficult challenges and decisions surrounding caring for loved ones in ways that enhance quality of life and nurture better outcomes.
Communities help family care providers maintain balance in their lives while engaging the most important people around a loved one. Here are some of the features that make it work:
Why is a Careopolis helpful?
Careopolis(s) go miles to reduce stress and anxiety for family care providers. The results - family care providers are more productive and the entire support community is more effective without feelings of intrusiveness. Careopolis(s) also provide avenues to more easily keep family and friends in the loop on what's going-on, while engaging their involvement... all of which are proven to reduce depression and anxiety, drive better outcomes and speed recoveries.
Does CareFlash provide medical advice and opinions?
No. CareFlash offers no medical opinions or advice. We are not knowledgeable about healthcare... but are former business executives who labor passionately every day to make a difference in people's lives by alleviating fear and anxiety via "Community".
Can I create more than one Careopolis?
Yes. Once you are signed-up as a registered user, create as many Careopolis(s) as you would like.
Who produces the animations hosted on CareFlash?
The animations you see on CareFlash are produced by Blausen Medical Communications, a world-class medical animation and illustration company with the largest and most comprehensive library of proprietary medical imagery in the world. (Blausen.com)
How can I download the 3-D video animations?
The 3-D Animation aren't available to download, you just can view or link to them.
How can I change the email address that I use in my CareFlash account?
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If I forgot my password, how can I reset it?
In order to reset your password, please visit https://careflash.com
If my password does not seem to be working, what should I do?
If you have issues logging into CareFlash, there is a good likelihood that you have mistyped either:
Passwords are case-sensitive so please ensure you are correctly entering the required characters. If all else fails, please reset your password by visiting https://careflash.com
How can I change my password?
In order to change your password, please visit https://careflash.com
Who can set-up a Careopolis?
Anyone can create a user account on CareFlash and create a Careopolis. Friends, loved ones, clergy members and work associates can enhance the process at hand by creating a Careopolis and getting people engaged and involved. Please remember to use discretion and good taste in what you post in a Careopolis.
How time-consuming is it to create a Careopolis?
Setting up a Careopolis typically takes between 2-3 minutes and requires no technical training.
How do I set up a Careopolis?
To set up a Careopolis, click on "Create a Careopolis". On the Careopolis creation webpage, there is a clickable link that shows in clear terms how easy it is to create a Careopolis.
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Can I delete my Careopolis?
Yes, you can delete any Careopolis where you are the owner (administrator) of that Careopolis. If you wish to do so, follow these steps:
Please be sure this is what you intend to do because once you delete a Careopolis... it is gone forever.
How do I invite friends to join a Careopolis?
Invite people to participate and interact with you and the other members of your Careopolis.
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How do I invite others to become members in a Careopolis that I own?
On the home page of the respective Careopolis, click "Invite friends". Once you have entered the names and email addresses of invitees, CareFlash automatically launches email invitations to these invitees.
Can anyone find my Careopolis by using a search engine?
No. Careopolis(s) are hidden from search engines.
Who has the authority to invite new members into a Careopolis?
Only the owner (or Administrator) of each Careopolis has this power to invite new members into that Careopolis.
Can a member within a given Careopolis (someone other than the owner/administrator) invite someone to become a member of that same Careopolis?
No, but that member can "nominate" someone to be invited into the Careopolis by the owner. (See the next entry.)
What if a member (who is not the owner or administrator of a particular Careopolis) invites others into that Careopolis?
Only the owner (administrator) of a Careopolis can launch invitations to prospective members. If a member of a Careopolis (who is not the owner or administrator) wishes to nominate someone to join into a Careopolis, they can accomplish this by navigating to the home page of the particular Careopolis and:
CareFlash then automatically submits a nomination request via email to the owner of that Careopolis. The owner has the option of accepting or rejecting the nomination. Assuming the owner affirms the nomination, the nominee will automatically receive an email notification from CareFlash inviting them to join into that Careopolis. The owner of the Careopolis also has the ability to ask the nominator for more information on who the nominee is... and as well can simply reject the nomination. Bear in mind that rejections are not necessarily punitive but may simply indicate that the owner feels that the person's involvement may not be appropriate given:
How do I remove members from a Careopolis or promote members to moderator status?
Only the administrator/owner of a given Careopolis has the power to promote members to moderator status, or to remove members from that Careopolis. In "View all friends" (lower left side), click Edit next to a member's name and a box will appear giving you the option to either Make moderator or Remove user.
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How can I Invite Users from other Careopolis(s)?
In Careopolis Members we have the options to "Invite Users from other Careopolis(s)".
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How to locate a Careopolis using Search and requesting an invitation to join into it?
People can locate a Careopolis and join it through the "Search" option
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Can I delegate authority to another CareFlash user, allowing them to serve as co-administrator of a Careopolis that I have created?
Yes. In doing so, the new co-administrator (a moderator) will have all the "authority" of an administrator.
Do I have the ability to modify information in a Careopolis?
As the owner/administrator of a Careopolis, you have the ability to modify anything on the Careopolis. If you are a member of a Careopolis, you do not have the ability to modify updates or most other details.
Can I delete a Careopolis?
Yes, but only the owner of that given Careopolis has the power to delete a given Careopolis. On the home page of the Careopolis, click "Edit this Careopolis" (top left). On the bottom of the "Edit your private Careopolis" page, click the red button titled "Delete this Careopolis". You will be prompted to confirm that you want to proceed with the deletion.
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When I post updates to my Careopolis, do members receive notifications?
Yes, when you post an update to your Careopolis blog, each member is notified via email that the update is available for them to read when they are ready.
What does the email notification look like?
The notification is a shortened version of the update. It contains a link which can be clicked-on to view the entire update, and reply to it. CareFlash is more of a community solution and our objective is less-so aimed at communicating recovery updates, and more-so aimed at better engaging the involvement of the members in driving better outcomes, reducing aloneness and depression, and so on.
Do email updates need to be retrieved immediately?
No. Updates can be retrieved at any time.
Are there limitations on how frequently updates can be entered?
No, there are no limitations.
Can a "Friend" post a response to an update?
Yes, and it will be seen by all Careopolis members.
What other tools are provided by CareFlash?
In addition to the updates tool, CareFlash provides users with the ability to post photos and videos, request and organize help via the iHelp Calendar, access meaningful spiritual content unique to that visitor's personal preferences and research information on diseases or treatments.
May I post photos into a Careopolis?
Yes, simply choose the photos tab, select the photo you want to share with others, and upload it into your Careopolis.
Can I share my photos?
You can share your photos with the members of your Careopolis. Any photos you post will be seen by all members of the Careopolis
How do I let my members in my Careopolis know how and when help is needed?
The iHelp Calendar(TM) provides an easy, unobtrusive way for you to post your needs on an interactive calendar. Click to have CareFlash automatically launch emails to your Careopolis when you post something. As members volunteer to take responsibility for tasks, their acknowledgement is noted for everyone's benefit... reducing the redundancy that is so common. Areas of assistance that are commonly seen include:
Who can add events to my iHelp calendar?
All members of the Careopolis can add events in the calendar by clicking on the (+) symbol or in "Add an iHelp Calendar(TM) Event" in the calendar. Be sure to check the box if you would like CareFlash to email members, notifying them that a request has been made.
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How can I post messages, photos, videos in the Careopolis blog?
You can enrich your posts by adding multimedia content to them. In this quick guide we will show you how to add images and videos to your posts.
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CareFlash is inspired and run by passionate professionals, each with perspectives born out of personal experiences that provide them not only pride in what Careopolis(s) represent to people... but the empathy to appreciate how we enhance lives. Our backgrounds also encompass an energy and a deep passion for entrepreneurship within the ways we make a difference every day.
Community. We've always assumed that people with more friends live longer, happier lives. As things continue to happen in life, study after study continues to validate that people with larger social networks have better outcomes and suffer less depression. Community is universal.
"In January 2012, I heard the three most fear striking words I have experienced in life. "You have cancer." As a nonsmoker, I'd been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer which, let me tell you got my undivided attention"
"As I worked develop some semblance of normalcy in my life, I did 3 things. First, I embraced a holistic lifestyle, centric around mind, body and spirit. Second, I started my own Careopolis to engage my friends and loved ones in my new identity as a cancer patient. And third, I entered into a revolutionary clinical trial that uses targeted molecular pharmaceutical treatments to fight cancer. I credit my holistic lifestyle, social network and medical care for the amazing (I can't bring myself to say miraculous) progress I'm making where we continue to witness therapeutic response that is wholly without precedent"
"Jay and the CareFlash team have been responsive to my thoughts and now, through the numerous Careopolis(s) around the world, my observations continue to benefit patients and loved ones, as they work through life's most difficult challenges... empowered by the holistic benefits of community"
For customer support inquiries, please e-mail support@careflash.com
For sales inquiries, please e-mail info@careflash.com
For administrative, partnership and corporate development inquiries, please e-mail ceo@careflash.com
To contact us via US Mail, please write to:
CareFlash, LLC
1101 West 34th Street, Ste. 138
Austin, TX 78705