About Us
AquaCare+ Hydration Analyst
We develop affordable, color-changing hydrogel patches that provide caregivers with a visual cue of hydration status, helping protect vulnerable individuals from preventable dehydration.
Our Story
AquaCare+ began with our founder's experience in the 3rd grade. When she was recovering from adenoid hypertrophy surgery, every swallow felt like my throat was tearing open. She couldn’t speak, couldn’t ask for water, and spent almost a full day desperately thirsty. That feeling of helplessness stayed with her, and it shaped her belief that no one—child, elder, or patient—should struggle to communicate a basic need as simple as thirst.
Years later, that early experience became the spark for AquaCare+. Today, AquaCare+ has produced functional, affordable patches designed to help caregivers identify early signs of dehydration in individuals who need support the most—from infants and people with disabilities to elderly patients.
AquaCare+ exists because we believe innovation should be human-centered. Our mission is to bring dignity, comfort, and clarity to those who can’t always advocate for themselves—and to empower the caregivers who do.
Cindy Ma
Founder and Executive Director
I’m a health care advocate and young innovator passionate about creating simple, human-centered solutions to real-world problems.
I founded AquaCare+ because dehydration is a global issue that affects some of the most vulnerable people—infants, seniors, and individuals with disabilities who can’t always express their needs. I’m committed to developing accessible, affordable tools that make caregiving easier and help improve everyday well-being for communities around the world.
Hydration Issue
