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Mission with SAGE

Born from personal experience, years of meaningful volunteering, and a deep belief that technology should support seniors, preserve dignity and connection.

Rooted in Personal Experience

I spent countless summers in India, sitting beside my grandparents as they brought their childhoods to life through stories. Hours slipped by as we laughed about memories of schooling, teased old sibling rivalries, and lingered over moments that shaped who they became. Their words once painted the past in vivid color.

But slowly, those stories began to fade. Details softened, names slipped away, and the voices that once spoke endlessly of the past grew quieter. Conversations that had flowed so naturally became tangled in repeated questions, heavy pauses, and flashes of frustration that hung in the air.

This was my first encounter with cognitive decline — and I came to understand that it is far more than a medical condition. It is a deeply human experience, one that quietly erodes self-confidence, steals independence, and chips away at dignity, even as the love and memories remain.

Service That Has Shaped Me Since Childhood

This realization resonated deeply with experiences that had been shaping me for most of my life. Since elementary school, I had spent my summers, weekends, and school holidays volunteering alongside my mom. In those early years, my role was simple and joyful — leading art activities, singing Christmas carols, strumming the ukulele and piano, and reading stories meant to bring a little light into someone's day. Even then, I began to understand that people experience the world in different ways, especially when it comes to cognitive ability.

As I moved into middle and high school, my role grew more complex. I watched seniors struggle with rapidly changing technology, their frustration often mixed with a quiet sense of being left behind. Wanting to help, I organized a technology education group with my friends, leading hands-on sessions that helped build confidence with phones, laptops, and everyday digital tools.

What started as volunteering became something more meaningful — a commitment to restoring independence, preserving dignity, and strengthening human connection through patience and understanding. To support my grandparents and the many seniors I had worked with, I created Sage.

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