In the Press
Donna on EnhDme's Heart of the Home
EnhDme featured Donna in its Heart of the Home caregiver series. Here's what we talked about, who EnhDme is, and a 10% code they offered for Donna families.
Co-founder, Donna
Nick Mehdi
Nick is a co-founder of Donna. He built it with his grandpa in mind: a lifelong Detroit Tigers fan who, a lot of times, would forget when the game was on. Before Donna, Nick worked in corporate strategy at the NFL and PepsiCo. He writes about caregiving, aging in place, and what we're learning as we build Donna with families.
Posts by Nick
In the Press
Can AI Help Aging Parents Stay Independent Without Replacing Family? My Conversation with Jeanette Yates
I joined Jeanette Yates on From Guilt to Good to talk about my grandpa, the Tigers, and how a phone call can fill the small cracks without replacing family. Listen and read the highlights.
Guides
How to Get Paid to Be a Caregiver for Your Mom or Dad (2026 Guide)
Yes, you can get paid to care for a parent. Every state has a Medicaid program that pays family caregivers, and there are veteran, insurance, leave, and tax routes too. How each works, what it pays, and how to start.
Comparisons
Donna vs Snug Safety: A Daily Conversation vs a Daily Tap (2026)
Snug is a daily check-in app your parent taps. Donna is a phone call that comes to them. An honest comparison of how each works, what each costs, and who each is for.
Guides
Daily Check-In Calls for Seniors: Every Option, Free and Paid (2026)
Free police and county check-in call programs, volunteer friendly calls, check-in apps, medical alerts, and Donna: how each one works, what it costs, and who it's for.
Our Story
Why We Built Donna: My Grandpa, the Detroit Tigers, and the Small Things That Slip
Donna started as Tigers game reminders for my grandpa. Here's why my co-founder David and I built an over-the-phone assistant for older adults, and what it's for.