Remote monitoring

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.

Well-Being Monitor Provides Peace of Mind for Families, Helps Seniors Stay Connected

ASHBURN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Independently-living seniors and their families stand to benefit from iKare Corporation’s release of FamilyLink, a unique multipurpose device that allows safe, non-intrusive monitoring of seniors’ well-being by family members. FamilyLink enables seniors to “age in place” without compromising their privacy, while also providing easy networking features to connect with their loved ones.

WellAWARE Systems, the leading senior care wellness remote monitoring solution, announced today the appointment of Teresa DiMarco as its chief executive officer.  In this role, DiMarco will lead the company through its next stage of rapid growth.

Published: Tuesday, May. 1, 2012 - 11:21 am

DALLAS, May 1, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure and diabetes account for nearly 80 percent of physician visits, over 80 percent of hospital inpatient stays, over 90 percent of prescriptions, and over 95 percent of home healthcare visits.(1) Worse, patients recently hospitalized with one or more of these conditions are at significantly higher risk for readmission.

Attention Control Systems (BrainAid.com) is exhibiting its Planning and Execution Assistant and Trainer -- PEAT™ handheld computer system at ATA 2012, the annual meeting and exhibition of the American Telemedicine Association held at the San Jose Civic Center and Convention Center from April 29 – May 1. PEAT is a unique Android-based application that aids individuals with memory, attention and cognitive disorders.

The SimplyHome System™ by SimplyHome, LLC was announced as a Bronze Medal winner for “Best New Product” at the 2012 Edison Awards Gala in New York City. The distinguished Edison Awards symbolize the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Alva Edison, inspiring America’s drive to remain in the forefront of innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy. The SimplyHome System™ is a winner in the “Lifestyle and Social Impact” category, one of fifteen categories honored by the Edison Awards.