About GeriLife

A Public Benefit Corporation committed to improving elder care through technology and compassion

Our Purpose

Mission

The seasoned residents of our society deserve the chance to keep that pep in their step. We want to make that possible through personal interactions, organized activities, and customized routines that fit the life they want to lead.

Vision

We hope that GeriLife can provide caregivers with the tools they need to create an exciting life for their residents through compassionate and genuine care. No more resigning to a life of repetitive routines—we want people to continue living a full life while maintaining proper care for their health needs.

Public Benefit Corporation

At GeriLife, positive social impact comes first. We are committed to improving elder care while building a sustainable business that supports our mission. Our legal structure as a Public Benefit Corporation ensures that we balance purpose and profit, maintaining accountability to our social mission in everything we do.

Our Values

Equity

We treat everyone equally but not the same. We recognize that many differences are meaningful, such as personal preferences and abilities, and tailor our approach to honor individual needs and dignity.

Transparency

We believe in openness, visibility, and clarity in communication. This promotes trust among our team, our customers, and the residents they serve. Our commitment to transparency extends to our open source code on GitHub.

Simplicity

We strive to keep our products and operations simple and usable. In a complex healthcare environment, we believe that technology should reduce cognitive burden, not add to it. Our focus is on intuitive design that allows caregivers to focus on what matters most: their residents.

Our Team

GeriLife brings together expertise in elder care, software development, and social impact to create meaningful solutions that make a difference.

Marjo-Riitta Rikala

Marjo-Riitta Rikala

Elder Care Domain Expert

(RN, MHSc) Marjo-Riitta works in a leadership position in elder care at Pirkanmaan hyvinvointialue. Previously with the City of Tampere's Elderly Care Services, she coordinates the development of wellbeing software for the elderly alongside her primary role.

Her extensive background includes working as a project manager for wellbeing services, as ward manager in a surgical ward, and as a researcher at the University of Tampere.

Research and Publications

  • Published in the 2008 International Journal of Nursing Studies: "Further testing of a family nursing instrument (FAFHES)"
  • Presented at the International Long-Term Care Conference
Brylie Christopher Oxley

Brylie Christopher Oxley

Open Source Developer

Brylie is a long-term open source contributor and advocate for open culture. His passion for creating accessible, impactful software drives GeriLife's technical development and commitment to transparency.

With extensive experience in creating human-centered technology solutions, Brylie ensures that GeriLife's platform remains simple, intuitive, and effective for all users, regardless of their technical background.

Open Source Contributions

  • Lead maintainer of GeriLife open source repositories
  • Contributor to multiple humanitarian and social impact technology projects

Open Source Commitment

At GeriLife, we believe that transparency extends to our technology. Our core platform is open source, allowing for community contributions, security audits, and shared innovation in elder care technology.

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