Remote monitoring

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. – (Jul 1, 2013) – Healthsense, Inc., a leading provider of aging services technologies, announced today that it has acquired WellAware Systems in a move that will increase the capabilities of its technology-enabled services platform and deliver even greater value to its senior living and managed care customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

SAN DIEGO – Jun. 19, 2013 – Independa, Inc., a leader in technology-enabled independent living, today announced it received the prestigious 2013 Innovation Award by the San Diego Business Journal in the Mobile Device category. The Innovation Awards recognize the breakthrough technologies and unique products and services developed by San Diego companies in a broad spectrum of industries.

AARP and LivePitch Media on May 7 announced the 10 startup finalists for the second annual AARP Health Innovation @50+ LivePitch - which will take place May 31, 2013 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This premier showcase features the most innovative startup companies in the “50 and over” health technology and innovation sector.

Tel-Tron Technologies Corporation, a technology leader in the business of aging, today announced it is partnering with AFrame Digital, to provide best-in-class fall detection and health monitoring through its CompanionOne® wireless emergency call system.

Lively (http://www.mylively.com), a start-up offering an inventive activity-sharing experience that supports the independent lifestyle of older adults, today unveiled its product line on Kickstarter to generate pre-order pledges before Lively’s general availability, expected in July 2013.