In the News

Nov 30, -0001 - BusinessWire

2011 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit at Santa Clara University Gathers Entrepreneurs and Other Leaders Serving the Baby-Boomer Consumer Market

May 03, 2012 - GC Blog

GrandCare Systems listed by AARP blogger as a top technology must have

GrandCare is honored to be listed by AARP blogger, Sally Abrahms as one of the top 9 technology must haves. 9 Need-to-Know Technologies for Caregivers “Can you say the Jetsons? Increasingly, family caregivers are getting a helping hand through high-tech products and services. Bone up on these trends: GPS safety technology provides the location of the wearer: devices can [...]
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May 01, 2012 - GC Blog

GrandCare gets “called out” by Forbes on Social Media!!

"For Laura Mitchell, who describes herself as a “grassroots guerrilla marketer,” the key to using social media is starting an engaging conversation. In 2005 she co-founded GrandCare Systems–a Milwaukee company that provides elderly people with technology that helps them age in place.

Mitchell writes her own blog, then drives traffic to her posts by a variety of routes. For example, if she sees an article somewhere else that interests her–say on Forbes.com–she might comment directly on the FORBES site; quote the article on her own blog and link to the FORBES story; then go on her LinkedIn groups and post her comments on LinkedIn, along with a link to her blog.

“Social media is about providing information on yourself and your interests,” says Mitchell. “That includes where you work and what you do.” Whether you’re selling a product, a service or entertainment, think of your website as a store, and social media as the tool that draws people into that store, she adds. The key is to offer some insightful comment, rather than purely trying to get attention.

By using that approach when she commented on an August 2010 NPR segment, Mitchell brought her company prime billing on the Discovery Channel ...
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Apr 23, 2012 - GC Blog

Flagship Franchises of MN, Inc. Includes GrandCare to its Services

Minnesota entrepreneur, Deborah Delaney, has recently added the innovative technological product known as GrandCare to her company, Flagship Franchises of Minnesota, as a way to ensure that seniors are realizing the best possible quality of life. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) - Apr 20, 2012 - (Savage, Minn) – Minnesota entrepreneur, Deborah Delaney, has recently added the [...]
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Apr 10, 2012 - GC Blog

GrandCare on Age Friendly Tech Blog

“GrandCare making a difference for those wanting to live in their homes longer” A recent news piece from Cold Spring Minnesota shows first hand the difference that GrandCare can make for those who wish to live independently and their families who may live a distance away. GrandCare monitors health and the taking of medication but [...]
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Feb 24, 2012 - GC Blog

Home Health Tech Launches Specialty Health Store

First of its kind, new website offers digital solutions for independently living. Submitted to HomeToys.com on: 02/24/2012, 7:59 am Home Health Tech by Home Controls has launched a fully-functional retail web store specializing in products that help the growing senior population live independently. The online store is at www.HomeHealthTechStore.com, and orders can also be placed [...]
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Feb 24, 2012 - GC Blog

Companies working in aging and technology band together

www.bizjournals.com Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal by Diana Samuels, Reporterh If there is anyone who has a broad understanding of how companies are using technology to help improve the lives of seniors, it is Peter Radsliff. Radsliff leads a nonprofit consortium of nearly 70 businesses that work in fields related to aging and [...]
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Feb 13, 2012 - GC Blog

LeadingAge’s report on technology enabled innovative services

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE: Developing Technology-Enabled Long-Term Services and Supports for a New Population of Older Adults Written by: Geralyn Graf Maga Introduction: At the October 2010 meeting of the LeadingAge CAST Commissioners, Chair Mark McClellan M.D., Ph.D. challenged CAST to take steps to educate aging services providers about innovative business and operational models and to provide members with the tools [...]
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Feb 10, 2012 - GC Blog

GrandCare Systems in the WB Daily News

GrandCare Receives AARP Sterling Award West Bend Daily News;Date: Feb 3, 2012;Section: Front Page;Page: A2 West Bend-based GrandCare Systems won the first Sterling Awards competition in the health and wellness category during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Sponsored by AARP, the Sterling Awards identify the best in technology innovation and product excellence for Americans [...]
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Jan 18, 2012 - GC Blog

New Tech, Old Problems At Silvers Summit 2012

Blog.AARP.org Posted on 01/13/2012 by Beth Carpenter // AARP Blog Author We know that baby boomers are a big group of people. We know that in a 3-month period over this last year, baby boomers spent an average of $367 online every month, more than double the amount of those ages 18 to 22 spend [...]
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Jan 17, 2012 - GC Blog

GRAND CARE Connects Seniors

A Fantastic interview available on gabradio.com. Grand Magazine Radio live from the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show talks to Laura Mitchell about GrandCare. This systems connects seniors to medical professionals and family through an efficient and simple touch pad system. Listen to the interview Here. http://www.gabradio.com/shows/grand-magazine/item/2196-laura-mitchell-on-gmr
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Jun 06, 2011 - BusinessWire

In the News

2011 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit at Santa Clara University Gathers Entrepreneurs and Other Leaders Serving the Baby-Boomer Consumer Market

GrandCare Systems listed by AARP blogger as a top technology must have

GrandCare gets “called out” by Forbes on Social Media!!

Flagship Franchises of MN, Inc. Includes GrandCare to its Services

GrandCare on Age Friendly Tech Blog

Home Health Tech Launches Specialty Health Store

Companies working in aging and technology band together

LeadingAge’s report on technology enabled innovative services

GrandCare Systems in the WB Daily News

New Tech, Old Problems At Silvers Summit 2012

GRAND CARE Connects Seniors

2011 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit at Santa Clara University Gathers Entrepreneurs and Other Leaders Serving the Baby-Boomer Consumer Market

Aging Technology Alliance Launches AgeTek.org

The Homes-built for-Boomers Boom

Options for Senior Monitoring

2010 wrap and 2011 aging in place technology trends to watch

Home Health: Systems For The Aging

Why Home Health Technology Will Explode in 2011

Home-Healthcare Technology w/ Laura Mitchell

GrandCare Systems receives Mobile Health Expo award

Mobile Health Expo Announces 2010 Award

Hot Market: The Aging Population

10 Must-See Products at CEDIA Expo

"Best Of EHX"

Home health aids upgraded

GrandCare Builds Emotional Elements Into High-Tech Caregiving

High tech helps elderly, impaired

GrandCare Launch Training In Tafton, PA

CEDIA Expo Technology Council Panel Discussions Focus on Hot Topics

Catching up – more new and notable tech offerings

Tech to Help Monitor the Elderly

GrandCare Systems introduces HomeBase

Technologies Help Adult Children Monitor Aging Parents

Home Controls Launches New Division to Meet Demand for Affordable and Easy-to-use Aging in Place Solutions

SAVVY SENIOR: How to keep tabs on an elderly parent

Need Help Caring For Aging Loved-Ones?

At ATA 2010: Waldo Health monitor premieres

Technology: The Cure for Seniors' Social Isolation?

Aging in Place

High Tech and High Touch: Eldercare in the XXI Century

4 Markets to Grow Your Business at EHX Spring 2010

Review Of Senior Technology Products & Silvers Summit @ CES 2010

Why the Home Health Market Will Explode

New Technology Assists Caregivers & Provides Ideal Aging-in-Place Solution

Aging in Place Technology Watch October Newsletter

Connected Health Symposium Thu 22 Oct 2009

Home Controls Launches New Division to Meet Demand for Affordable and Easy-to-use Aging in Place Solutions

EHX Spring 2010 Will Add Home Health Technology Pavilion Partners with GrandCare Systems to create education and product introduction experience in rapidly growing sector.

Seniors want to age at home, but will builders adapt?

Aging well in the ELCA

TECHNOLOGY HELPS ELDERLY STAY INDEPENDENT

Gadgets for Growing Old at Home

Silvers Summit -- a few thoughts after this first CES event about technology for seniors

CES: Tech gets into gray matters

Devices help elderly stay independent

Do You Know

Home Front: Seniors get aid in staying in touch

AHEAD OF THE CURVE: New monitoring system at The Oaks provides caregivers with up-to-date information

New devices on the market or in the works aim to help elderly users navigate life with more ease

Keeping Tabs on Grandma

New remote monitoring technology can help seniors "age in place"

5 Steps to Home Health Tech

The 5 Home Healthcare Technology Categories

Is Home Health Tech Really for Integrators?

What’s the Market Potential for Home Health?

Innovative gadgets help elderly live longer at home

Home Monitoring Systems for Aged Help Ease Caregiver Burden

Electonic Home Monitoring for Seniors

Frail Seniors Embrace Home Monitoring

The best monitoring may begin with "hello"

Getting Grandpa Wired

Aging under a high-tech eye

Establish Recurring Revenue With a Healthy Integration Business

[EHX] GrandCare Offers Recurring Rev Opportunity for Dealers who Serve Seniors

High Tech Gadgets for Caregivers

New tech may hold key for elder care's future