Hi, I’m Karen, the Founder behind Choro. I grew up in a vibrant multigenerational neighbourhood where seniors played an important role. They were our piano teachers, baking connoisseurs, flower bed managers, and the harshest critics of new boyfriends. Through helping each other, we cultivated a rich collective spirit.

Today, my aging parents still live in my childhood home but struggle to manage all of the daily tasks and errands necessary to keep the household running. Meanwhile, I have a full-time job, kids, and a busy life. Although my family is important to me, I continually find myself struggling to balance and handle all of their growing needs. I knew there had to be a solution to keep both my parents and myself safe, happy, and well cared for.

Now, with Choro, we have the blossoming of that solution: a growing network of amazing helpers making a huge difference by assisting some of our most at-risk seniors. Our helpers do the heavy lifting, take seniors for walks they wouldn’t otherwise have gone on, drive them wherever they want to go, and provide them with the autonomy to live their best lives: Seniors are our Choros, and they deserve it. By helping older adults with everyday tasks and chores, our helpers build amazing intergenerational friendships, share heartfelt stories, and help keep family members just family members instead of overworked informal caregivers.