Boca Raton, Florida-based MobileHelp has acquired competing mobile personal emergency services (mPERS) provider Halo Monitoring for an undisclosed sum this week.
Reading, PA— SafetyCare Technologies ™ announces the upcoming release of the industry’s most accurate fall detector. The SafetyCare EMTWatch FallDetect™ is the culmination of more than two years of research and development, and it is anticipated this device will answer the growing demand for accurate fall detection for the Aging-in-Place market. In line with SafetyCare’s model of providing products that promote independence and dignity with style, the EMTWatch FallDetect™ has been fashionably designed as a teardrop shaped pendent which is discreet and stylish.
Rounding up from a series of press releases over the past two months, here are some new technologies and/or services that may be new to you, for use by or in support of older adults. All material is from the vendor published information:
Securus, Inc. offers the eCare+Voice Mobile Medical Alert System. "eCare+Voice was designed to enable active seniors to live confidently and independently. It is a one-‐of-‐a-‐kind, compact emergency phone that connects users with the Securus Emergency Care Center via two-‐way voice communication, just by pressing the alert button. Unlike other medical alert devices, eCare+Voice is fully self-‐contained and works indoors and outdoors, anywhere in the US, with a powerful microphone and speaker built directly into the unit. The eCare+Voice unit has a long-‐lasting battery and can be recharged using a cord-‐free, inductive charging pad." Learn more at SecurusGPS.com.
SAN DIEGO – July 18, 2012 – Telehealth innovator Independa™ announced today that it will integrate GreatCall’s 5Star Urgent Response™ system into its Artemis™ wireless monitoring platform, enhancing ability to remotely track the well-being of elderly people who live independently.
5Star, GreatCall’s mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS), is the first safety monitoring feature planned for Artemis, set to become generally available this fall. Independa previously announced health and activity-related sensors.
Waterford, MI – June 29, 2012 - Silent Call Communications, a company that provides visual and tactile alerting devices to organizations, companies and individuals alike, has introduced the Signature Series Receiver Watch, alerting the wearer quickly to visitors, calls, and emergencies.
SEATTLE, Apr 19, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Numera announced today the acquisition of BlueLibris, LLC, a leader in personal health monitoring and safety technologies. The acquisition adds a novel, mobile telecare platform to Numera's existing telehealth products, social engagement solutions, and professional services portfolio. The combined telehealth + telecare offering enhances Numera's business partners' offerings with the goal of improving outcomes in Transitions in Care, Independent Aging, and Chronic Condition Management programs.
Presently there are over 65,000,000 volunteer family member caregivers or friend caregivers looking after a loved one in the United States. It is, by far, one of the hardest jobs around and many times it is a thankless job. None the less, many feel guilty when they can’t be there. Many families would prefer to get professional services to take over, but in today’s economic environment, a lot of families don’t have that option. What can be done?
