About Me

My journey to building Cecelia Care stems from a deeply personal understanding of the immense responsibilities and silent burdens that caregivers carry every day. Like many, I've witnessed firsthand the challenges of coordinating complex care schedules, managing medications, and simply keeping everyone involved informed and connected. This experience illuminated a critical need for a more intuitive, supportive tool – one that could truly simplify the logistical "mental load" of caregiving, allowing families to focus on what truly matters: providing compassionate care and support to their loved ones.

My mission with Cecelia Care is to empower caregivers by transforming the way they organize and share care information. We aim to be the most comprehensive, easy-to-use platform that brings clarity and calm to the often chaotic world of care coordination. By centralizing everything from daily activities and health metrics to finances and communication, we believe we can give caregivers back precious time, reduce stress, and foster a stronger, more connected caregiving community.

The development of Cecelia Care has been a dedicated labor of love, a solo endeavor fueled by this vision. While my background is in Business and Finance, the call to create a meaningful solution for caregivers was undeniable. Every feature, whether already live or planned for the future – from shared timelines and multi-language support to advanced AI-driven insights and telehealth integration – is meticulously crafted to address real-world needs. We are committed to evolving Cecelia Care alongside the growing demands of caregiving, ensuring that our core features remain free and accessible, while offering advanced capabilities to support your family's journey every step of the way.

About the Founder

Derek Duquette
Derek Duquette, Founder

Building Cecelia Care has been a solo labor of love. With a background in Business/Finance, shifting to app development was unexpected—but creating something that supports caregivers is a dream worth building.