# Careforth

> Careforth: Tools, resources, and support to make family caregiving easier.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.velaapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.velaapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.velaapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Seniorlink, Inc. d/b/a Careforth
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 39,959
- **Rating:** 4.34 / 5 (433 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.19.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2018-04-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.velaapp)
- **Website:** [https://careforth.com](https://careforth.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.careforth.com/docs/privacy\_policy.html](https://app.careforth.com/docs/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Careforth is a family caregiving support platform that connects you with a dedicated care team—nurses and social workers—to guide you through caregiving challenges, with a personal care plan you can tailor as needs change.

Stay connected with your team, organize tasks and medications, and access on-demand Learn guides and local resources. Invite your Circle of Care to collaborate and support your loved one.

## Rankings

- #328,775 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.velaapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the supportive and responsive staff and find the app convenient for caregiver communication. However, multiple reviews highlight significant issues with app reliability, including slow loading times, white screens, crashes, and problems after updates. Many users resort to uninstalling and reinstalling frequently to fix these bugs. While usability has improved compared to prior apps, the app still faces stability challenges that impact daily caregiving tasks.

### Pros

- Responsive and supportive staff who are courteous and helpful.
- Convenient communication platform for caregivers and care teams.
- Improved usability compared to previous apps.
- The service integrates well with care teams, enhancing caregiving experience.

### Cons

- Frequent login and loading issues, including persistent white screens and slow app performance.
- App crashes or fails to open, requiring repeated uninstall and reinstall.
- Buggy behavior such as failure to add notes or chart comments adequately.
- Problems remain following app updates, sometimes making it unusable for days.
- Lack of certain UI features such as dark mode (requested improvement).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.velaapp)