Meet the People Behind HōttoCare
HōttoCare was created to help families navigate dementia care with greater confidence, support, and peace of mind. Our physicians, social workers, care navigators, and support team work together to provide guidance throughout the dementia journey.
Why we created HōttoCare
Families navigating dementia often face overwhelming decisions, fragmented care systems, and a lack of coordinated support. HōttoCare was created to provide the guidance, education, and ongoing support families need throughout the dementia journey.
Our founder, Dr. Yumi Taylor, spent years caring for older adults across hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, home visits, nursing homes, free clinics, and primary care practices. Through those experiences, she saw firsthand how difficult it was for families to coordinate care and access support.
After additional training at Stanford and healthcare innovation leadership at Sutter Health, she founded HōttoCare to build a more connected model of dementia care — one that supports not only the person living with dementia, but also the family caregivers supporting them every day.
"We started HōttoCare to fill critical gaps in homebound care—but we needed a sustainable model. When Medicare's GUIDE program launched, it was our 'Eureka!' moment. Finally, a solution that values dementia caregivers and makes financial sense for providers. We knew this was the future of care."
Three pillars of support, working together for your family.
Clinical Care
Our physicians, advanced-practice clinicians, and social workers provide medical oversight, care planning, medication management, caregiver education, and ongoing clinical support.
Explore clinical servicesEveryday Support
Our Care Navigators and Care Assistants help families stay organized, connected, and supported through onboarding, care coordination, resources, and ongoing follow-up.
See caregiver supportCommunity Support
Our advocates, community partners, and educational programs help families access trusted information, local resources, and supportive networks.
Browse community resourcesThe people you'll actually talk to.
Clinicians, navigators, and advocates — many of us caregivers ourselves. Tap any card to read a full bio.
"When I heard what HōttoCare was building, I came out of retirement to support this. It's such a joy working for an organization that is filling a major gap in healthcare and building the service in such an agile and collaborative way."
Executive Team
Why I care
Physician, healthcare innovator, and founder dedicated to improving dementia care and caregiver support.
Why I care
Palliative care physician passionate about supporting seriously ill individuals, families, and caregivers.
Why I care
Family medicine physician focused on technology-enabled care for older adults and dementia patients.
Why I care
Nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience supporting patients and families across complex care settings.
Jess Buhr, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience supporting patients and families across complex care settings.
Why I care
Founder of Aging Individualized LLC and dementia care consultant serving families and professionals.
Samantha McDaniel
Dementia Specialized Coach
MS Management of Aging Services · Post-Bacc Certificate in Dementia Care Services · CDP (NCCDP) · CCM (NACCM) · Licensed Assisted Living Manager
Founder of Aging Individualized LLC and dementia care consultant serving families and professionals.
Why I care
Care executive supporting families and caregivers navigating an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis.
Michael Pope
Dementia Care Executive
Care executive supporting families and caregivers navigating an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis.
Why I care
Geriatric Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting older adults, families, and caregivers navigating aging and dementia.
Care Assistant & Care Navigator Team
Why I care
Former family caregiver who understands the challenges caregivers face firsthand.
Joanna Encarnacion
Former family caregiver who understands the challenges caregivers face firsthand.
Why I care
Educator and community advocate focused on helping families access support services.
Amina Shahid
Educator and community advocate focused on helping families access support services.
Why I care
Care navigator dedicated to connecting families with the right resources at the right time.
Adrian Gonzalez-Lozano
Care navigator dedicated to connecting families with the right resources at the right time.
Why I care
Care navigator committed to helping caregivers feel heard and supported.
Mikhaela Dieudonne
Care navigator committed to helping caregivers feel heard and supported.
Why I care
Care assistant helping caregivers stay organized, informed, and supported.
Barry Cheung
Care assistant helping caregivers stay organized, informed, and supported.
Why I care
Care assistant supporting families with warmth, patience, and steady follow-through.
Gloria Ramirez
Care assistant supporting families with warmth, patience, and steady follow-through.
Why I care
Operations and partnerships professional supporting mission-driven care for families.
Jessica Wilson
Operations and partnerships professional supporting mission-driven care for families.
Why I care
Care navigator offering warm, personal support rooted in his own family's dementia journey.
Miles Tillman
Care navigator offering warm, personal support rooted in his own family's dementia journey.
Why I care
Care assistant bringing warmth and dedication to supporting families.
Oni McCluskey
Care assistant bringing warmth and dedication to supporting families.
What families tell us most often.
"I didn't feel heard by the teams in the hospital—the doctors and social workers. It was so helpful for the HōttoCare physician to step in and give us a voice."
"When I have questions about how to manage different situations, I reach out to HōttoCare, and you know how to handle it—or where to guide me. This saves me so much time trying to figure it out on my own. Thank you!"
"It was nice to participate in a learning session with families going through the same thing as me. I want to affirm and uplift other caregivers like myself to keep a positive outlook and know that there is support out there. Thank you, HōttoCare, for making these sessions accessible."
"Thank you, HōttoCare, for paying attention to the details, being kind, and being so skilled at supporting people with dementia."
Join our team
We're always looking for compassionate clinicians, care navigators, and advocates who believe families deserve better support.
What our partners say about working with HōttoCare.
“A patient has been under my care at the Stanford Center for Memory Disorders since June 2024 and has a diagnosis of Lewy-body dementia (LBD). Since starting services with HōttoCare, his care partner has noticed a positive outcome and improvement in his mood and well-being. I encourage his continued participation in this program and support their request for additional hours each week.”
You Don't Have to Navigate Dementia Care Alone
Whether you are caring for a loved one today or planning for the future, our team is here to help.