Gen X-ers Show the Way in Aging/Technology Services? Perhaps we are looking to the wrong generation to lead the way…

Just some thoughts I had the other day when I was reading Steve Gurney’s (from Retirement Living) “Swimming in a Sea of Gadgets” post on his impressions of the Silvers Summit at CES. One of the points he makes is that if we create easier computers for seniors to use (think GrandCare, MyGait, Telikin, etc), wouldn’t everyone want to use them?

This really struck a chord with me. Not only do I absolutely agree that this is key, but it also made me start to think that maybe we are, indeed, marketing to the wrong people. Arlene Harris from Jitterbug once spoke on our GrandCare weekly Aging & Technology Webinar and she made the point that nobody wants to feel “old”. When they designed the Jitterbug, they designed it for everybody – and it was, of course, a fantastic new tool for senior clients…but it didn’t make them feel old. When marketing, they targeted 20 years younger than the “Client”, because everybody sort of identifies with their “perception” of who they want to be and not necessarily who they are.

So, the idea with all of these new Non-Computer, but is a computer, solutions is that it is easier for anyone to have the complete computer experience (in a non traditional way). No mouse, no complicated URL bars, no garbled junk that you need to wade through…sounds familiar…oh yeah – sounds like my IPAD!! I think about how my iPhone and iPad have changed not only my life, but the lives of my 2 and 4 year old. It took them about 2 minutes to become absolutely fluent in the art of IPADDING 🙂

So let’s think about these products. They are not designed to be geriatric, but instead hip, cool and the “IT” thing to do. People are trying them out and saying, wow – my kids/parents could do this. Now, I am not sure that my 87 year old grandfather could navigate through my IPAD…probably not. But, I do know from first-hand experience that he has had ZERO trouble with the GrandCare Touch Interface…If we design it for anyone to use -it becomes less of a “this works well only if you’re old” mentality. Take my two kids…once again – I have a GrandCare TouchScreen mounted in our kitchen. It reminds us (loudly) to give the kids their Flinstone Gummy Vitamins at night. In fact, my husband grabbed the audio file from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and Nurse Ratched says “Medication Time” if the med cabinet has not been opened by 7pm. We enjoy little things like that and the boys think it’s hilarious. We also use it to put our schedules on there – so everyone is aware of the calendar events (replacing the big calendar we had on the wall when I was a kid where we had to (Gasp) WRITE on it). The GrandCare System updates us with the weather, shows pictures (the boys love the animal stock photos). I also add pictures from birthday parties (we don’t really have tangible photo albums around the house for the kids to look at) so the kids LOVE seeing their friends and cousins on the “TV” in our kitchen. We think of it as a huge digital photo frame (on steroids) when it’s not being actively used. It’s fun and a fantastic entertainment piece while the boys sit at the table waiting for dinner. Another thing I (as a parent) really enjoy is that I can remotely program which YouTube and Streaming Videos/Music can be accessible through the touchscreen for my kids to access. I don’t know if you’ve seen some of the stuff on YouTube, but even seemingly appropriate “I love Waffles” songs can quickly turn into dirty sexual waffle songs…hard to believe, I know…but I do try to be very careful with what the boys are watching. The remote control that I have is wonderful and I can constantly add new songs and videos for the kids to enjoy! I also put notes on there for our babysitters (where we are, directions for bedtime, directions for my 2 year old’s nebulizer, etc) and our contact information is always there (at all times), should someone need to contact us. Our GrandCare System also does some basic home automation stuff (turns on the hallway light if anyone gets out of bed during the night to use the bathroom, calls my cell phone if someone opened the front door during the night – I’m looking at my 2 year old on this one, turns off lights after periods of inactivity, etc.)

It’s so easy to see why all ages could benefit from a system like this. Perhaps WE GEN X-ers are the ones that need to be the early adopters and show the way!!!

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– Laura Mitchell
VP Marketing
GrandCare Systems

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1-27-11 Thursday GrandCare Webinar- Stacey Pierce from The Oaks speaks

WHEN: Thursday January 27th, 2pm EDT (1p CT).
WHERE: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare
WHAT: Stacey Pierce from the Oaks speaks on “Innovative in-home care”

Topic Description:
Caregiving With A Side of Technology
We are caregivers, first and foremost, and with technology we are able to enhance what we can offer to people desiring to stay in their homes. Technology can be an important part of the caregiving puzzle; it takes time and a continued effort on our part, as industry leaders, to continue to provide options to those in need.

About Stacey Pierce:
Stacey is a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, working with patients since 1996. In 2007, she joined The Oaks Staff as Director of Senior Solutions, a new home service business for their community. While successfully growing the Senior Solution business, their company recognized the impact that technology could have, and would have, on helping seniors stay at home longer while giving both the senior and the family peace of mind. With both her technology expertise and therapy background, she has the opportunity to play an active role in aging people in place around South Carolina.

Webinar Objectives:
1. Learn to prioritize
2. Enhance services with technology
3. Lead the industry with new innovations

Upcoming Events:

NAPGCM- – May 12-15, 2011 | Sheraton New Orleans Hotel | New Orleans, LA
AgeTek Discounts apply: http://www.caremanager.org/calendar.cfm

New technology can be the best medicine – USA Today reports on technology to help our aging population!!

Below is a great article by USA Today shedding more light on the aging/technology industry!! We at GrandCare couldn’t agree more and it’s exciting that all of these new technologies are coming out, providing enabling solutions for our aging population to stay at home. January 2011 was a very monumental month, as it was the first month that our boomers could qualify for Social Security. As we all know, the aging tsunami is coming – and our boomers want to stay home and independent for as long as possible. In fact, the Aging Technology Alliance (AGETEK) was formed to help all of these aging/technology vendors to come together and build up this brand new category of aging/technology solutions. There are many more solutions out there – check www.agetek.org – GrandCare Systems is another aging/technology solution that that combines aspects of Social Networking, Digital Photo Frame technology, Activity of Daily Living & Telehealth Monitoring along with basic smart home features to assure a network of caregivers that all is well in a Loved One’s residence. Caregivers can be alerted by phone, email, text if something seems amiss (meds were not accessed, door opened during the night, or abnormal vitals). The Loved One doesn’t need to have any computer experience to enjoy two way interactive web chat (via skype), play trivia and card games and see incoming family communications (pictures, messages, emails, videos, music, calendar appts, etc) right on an interactive TouchPad. It’s entertainment and independence all in one! This article is very timely, in the fact that we need to start seeking technology solutions to save money and maintain our own independence. Studies have shown Seniors fear Nursing Homes worse than death. Fortunately, there are solutions out there that can help (and save money). Grateful to USA Today for keeping this ever-present topic alive! Laura Mitchell from GrandCare

USA Today Reports: Technology Can Be the Best Medicine
By Mike Snider, USA TODAY

We all know that smartphones, tablet computers and big-screen TVs are transforming the workplace and home. But the newest gadgets could also be a tonic for medicine and health care.
Cellphones have already proven to be a potent medical instrument in improving patient outcomes. Diabetes patients who are sent videos on their cellphones and actually view them are more likely to check blood sugar levels and comply with their care regimens, said U.S. Army Col. Ron Poropatich, who spoke at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week.

And wounded veterans sent text messages via cellphone have better follow-up treatment routines and feel more connected to caregivers, said Poropatich, deputy director of the U.S. Army’s Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center at Fort Detrick, Md.

Several military-run treatment trials are testing the promise of cellphones and online apps in patient care. Poropatich foresees patients tracking their blood pressure and other measurements using computers and devices, and those findings being monitored remotely by caregivers. Similarly, cellphones and online video can connect care-intensive patients who want to remain in their homes with off-site doctors and families.

Both of Poropatich’s parents are alive and “I would like to be able to log onto my Blackberry and see how they are doing,” he said.

Already, commercial firms are making their own evolutionary strides in telemedicine and personal health monitoring.

A look at some of the health and medical advances on display last week at CES:

•Homebound parents can stay connected online using VitalLink, a touch-screen based computer system that allows real-time video chatting using the phone line and webcam. The New Jersey-based company created online software that can be used with touchscreens, no mouse or keyboard required. “We’re keeping it easy to use for the elderly who are computer-phobic and don’t have the skills,” says company president Rich Brown.

Photo galleries can also be uploaded for viewing. Chat and photo software features start at $4.99 monthly; touchscreens start at about $300 (vitallink.net).

In some assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, VitalLink is being tested with an additional activity monitor feature that lets caregivers and primary family members track the resident’s involvement. “If they are not active, you can try and call or you can initiate a call from their end and see what’s going on,” Brown says.

•For elderly relatives who want to remain in their own homes, the My Guardian Angel service provides automated fall and wander detection, emergency readings and other behavioral and medical monitoring. Residents wear a wristwatch that tracks location, sends out fall alerts, records body temperature and can be upgraded to record pulse as well.

Additional health data from Bluetooth devices (blood pressure, glucose monitoring) can be captured by My Guardian, too. Base price for the system with watch, wireless Internet gateway, three wireless electrical plug-in routers and charging unit is under $1,000; $79.95 monthly service (atguardianangel.com).

The system is highly customizable. “My mom does not like to sleep with (the watch on) and she takes it off every night. If she doesn’t have it on by 8 a.m. I get a text message to call my mom and tell to put it on,” said CEO Ed Caracappa. “It’s a very complete and fully functional system for those who wish to age in place.”

•Data tracking can also help those who aim to get – and remain – physically fit. MapMyFitness records and tracks your workout progress using free iPhone apps and compatible devices such as hear monitors and GPS devices.

Runners and bicyclists can wirelessly input data from a heart rate sensor (made by Garmin, Wahoo, Adidas or Timex, for instance) to the iPhone or iPod Touch (also compatible with Blackberry and Android devices). ” That gives you instant feedback,” says MapMyFitness senior mobile development manager Chris Glode. “You can just look at your phone and know whether you are in your target zone or not.”

Other data types that can be input include runner cadence and speed, power expenditure (good for cyclists) and weight ($130-up, www.mapmyfitness.com).

Beyond that, a Web-based subscription service lets you view workout charts and reports, as well as training plans (free to $100 annually). “More and more people are wanting to track every aspect of their life using more and more sophisticated types of sensors,” Glode says. “The data you get, in addition to how you feel during the workout and how many calories you burned, is crucial to people.”

•Workouts can tracked and more enjoyable by incorporating your big-screen TV. BodyMedia’s Fit Armband BW ($249) tracks calories burned and consumed, physical activity, steps taken and sleep. The Bluetooth device lets you monitor activity on your iPhone or Android phone already, but starting in April Panasonic will let you access BodyMedia’s software on its Viera HDTVs.

That will allow exercisers to watch their activity levels and calories burnt add up while they watch movies, TV shows or while playing video games. “Our partnership with Panasonic is on the cutting edge for adding important health and wellness information to everyday TV viewing,” says BodyMedia chief information officer Steve Menke. “The integration of a body monitoring technology with the TV is enabling real-time health and wellness management.”

The marrying of consumer electronics and medical technologies is going to be needed especially as baby boomers age, Poropatich says. “Electronic devices are going to hooked to the cloud. That’s all happening.”

Connected Home Reports on the Aging & Technology Market Citing GrandCare as a major player…

Great article today from Connected Home: Christopher Wells – – – I couldn’t agree more with the end of the article discussing that someone wanting to get in on this industry must do their due diligence and “have a plan” before diving in. There is obviously not a lack for customers and it is clearly a HUGE market to get into. However, we are building a brand new category here – home health technology. It is not really replacing anything, but rather adding another phase in the continuum of care. Somewhere between TOTALLY independent at home, and independent with enabling technologies. I authored an article for CE PRO back in 2008, which I think is still relevant – – it’s called The 5 Steps to Home Health Technology: New, enabling technologies put dealers in prime position for remote healthcare management. But how do you get started? http://www.cepro.com/article/5_steps_to_home_health_tech/D1 Take a look at the article for some more info! Again, thanks to Connected Home for shedding light on this very important and steadily growing industry! We do have an industry alliance that has formed (of aging technology enthusiasts and vendors) called AgeTek: Aging Technology Alliance – agetek.org – – from Laura Mitchell, VP Marketing, GrandCare Systems

Home Health
Jan 24, 2011 12:00 PM, By Christopher Wells
Systems For The Aging
“The market for technology for aging adults will grow to $20 billion by 2020, comprised of four categories: communication and engagement, home safety and security, health and wellness, and learning and contribution. Baby boomers are also caregivers of aging parents and see the opportunity to enable both themselves and their parents to age successfully in their homes of choice,” says Laurie M. Orlov, the founder of the website “Aging in Place Technology Watch.”

The upshot of all of this is that there is a large and willing market right now for technology systems that will get them what they want, which is to age in place and be as safe as possible while they are doing it. Here are a few of the solutions designed to address this market: Philips has systems designed for the end-user as well as a facilitywide system called CarePoint. The company’s system for the home, Lifeline, is a variation of a personal emergency response system (PERS) that connects to the Philips dedicated monitoring center when it is pressed. The CarePoint system is designed for managed care facilities and uses a call communicator, which offers the ability to communicate with facility staff and provides notification of wandering clients. Finally, a new endeavor named Philips Applied Technology is developing small-footprint ZigBee devices that will create a mesh network for a complete home-use medical monitoring system.

Xanboo offers monitoring in the residence, such as movement alerts and lighting and appliance control. Text and email alerts are sent to caregivers via a smart phone or PC. Part of the system exists on the cloud, where the caregiver can view live camera feeds (though there are the obvious privacy issues here) and the status of devices including thermostats, lights, and appliances.

GrandCare Systems exists as a premium system that offers all the bells and whistles and then some. It includes a full range of monitoring sensors and a system to chart activity, health vitals, and medication. Additionally, it gives the elder person the tools to communicate with loved ones. This takes the form of a touchscreen with large buttons that can operate as a standalone device or interact with a TV to display pictures from family members, emails, games, and upcoming events. All of this is said to occur seamlessly without the person needing to know a single thing about PCs.

BeClose leverages Alarm.com’s cloud technology for its informative Web interface.
In addition to Xanboo and GrandCare, there are a number of other companies offering cloud-based portals for communication and data tracking. For example, the company InTouchLink focuses on the social aspect, providing a simple, intuitive software that allows seniors to use email and the Internet. Another company, BeClose, leverages Alarm.com’s cloud technologies, delivering an informative Web interface. And then there is CloseBy Network, which has partnered with the automation company Control4 to deliver a comprehensive activity monitoring system.

While we probably can’t say the possibilities are endless, it is clear there is significant presence in this market of newbie startups and heavy hitters. So the question you might be asking is, “Is this right for me and my business?” That is the million dollar question and it depends on several factors. First, you will need to do your due diligence to decide whether the numbers work for your business. How will you approach this business? Will you target large heath care facilities, assisted living companies, or end-users? One of these approaches might be better suited to your business model. Also, while this business has hardware, it is not as hardware intensive as say, digital signage. If you target assistive living, it is more about efficiently integrating a simple system and beginning to build a recurring revenue stream through the monthly cloud subscription services. Finally, if you are the owner or a principal of an integration firm, do you think it would be a fit for not only your company but for you? You are going to be dealing with seniors and their family members, often at a time when life-altering decisions must be made. If it is a fit, home health technology might just be that type of business that will fill your wallet and your heart. What could be better than that?”

FDA plans modest changes to medical device system

Associated Press (Link to Article)
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration is laying out plans to update the 35-year-old system used to approve most medical devices, which has been subject to increasing criticism by public safety advocates.
The agency announced a series of changes it plans to make this year, including streamlining the review process for some low-risk devices. But regulators said they will delay a decision on the most drastic proposals, which would give the government new power to police device makers.
Those proposals, widely supported by public safety advocates, included clarifying the FDA’s power to revoke approval for products that prove unsafe or ineffective. Another key proposal would have established a new subset of devices that would require more medical data to gain approval.
But those proposals, unveiled for comment last summer, received strong pushback from device companies, and the FDA said in its report “that implementing them may be problematic.”
The device industry’s chief trade group, AdvaMed, lobbied against the changes, saying they would make device reviews longer and more expensive, hurting innovation and endangering jobs. The group represents most of the largest device firms, including Medtronic Inc., Stryker Corp. and Johnson & Johnson.
AdvaMed’s president Stephen Ubl called Wednesday’s announcement “a good first step that will address some of the major problems with the program.”
But Dr. Diana Zuckerman of the National Research Center for Women and Families said the FDA’s plan suggests “industry lobbyists won, and the public lost.”
“Today’s FDA report gives the impression that FDA backed down on several safeguards as a result of unfavorable comments,” Zuckerman said in a statement. “FDA decisions should not be based on a popularity contest, especially since lobbyists rig the results”
The FDA said it would wait for the guidance of the Institute of Medicine before making a final decision on more sweeping changes. The group, which advises the federal government on medical issues, is expected to make its recommendations this summer.
The so-called 510(k) system for devices was created in 1976 to grant speedy approval to devices that are similar to products already on the market. It is popular among manufacturers because it is a faster, cheaper path to market than the review process for novel devices, which must undergo rigorous medical testing. Hip replacements and drug pumps are among the devices cleared under the system.
But FDA critics say that high-risk devices, such as heart pacemakers, are increasingly slipping through the 510(k) process without thorough testing and scrutiny.
About 4,000 devices are cleared every year under the 510(k) system, while about 50 devices are approved under the more stringent system.
Last October the FDA took the unprecedented step of acknowledging that a knee repair device cleared via 510(k) in 2008 should not have made it to market. The FDA’s two top device regulators who oversaw the device’s review have since left the agency.
Beginning in March the FDA said it will make 25 changes to the 510(k) process, including:
• establishing a database with photos and safety labeling for all devices
• clarifying when companies must submit clinical data for a 510(k) application
• establishing a council of experts within the agency to work on timely device approvals
Medical device executives praised the FDA for not significantly altering the system for approving their products.
“The fact that they are not going to take on more than they should right now, and deferring some of the tougher proposed changes to the appropriate guidance process, was a constructive outcome,” said Bill Hawkins, chief executive of Medtronic, the world’s largest medical device company.

1-20-11 Webinar- Jane Regan from Bath Packs speaks

WHEN: Thursday January 20th, 2pm EDT (1p CT).
WHERE: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare
WHAT: Jane Regan from Bath Packs speaks on Aging Gracefully- Stylish and Safe Barrier Free Bath Design

Topic Description:
This webinar will inform you on how to provide transitional comfort from Boomer to Senior living. Jane will examine and discuss safe bath design details. Also, what does it mean to be certified for Aging In Place Design? And what is CAPS certification? These questions and more will be answered during this informational and educational webinar.

About Jane Regan:
Jane Regan is the CEO of HB Building and Design in Northern California, a successful design/build general contracting firm specializing in a universal design practices, Green Building and Design for Aging In Place. In January 2011, Jane is launching a new business, “Bath Packs Designed On Line, Installed On Time™, a complete bath remodel using an interactive web site.
Jane is certified for Design for Aging In Place, and has and she has a vast knowledge of design to serve those aging independently.

Upcoming Events:

NAPGCM- – May 12-15, 2011 | Sheraton New Orleans Hotel | New Orleans, LA
AgeTek Discounts apply: http://www.caremanager.org/calendar.cfm

1-13-11 GrandCare Webinar: Arthur Kupperman from My Senior Portal speaks

WHEN: Thursday January 13th, 2pm EDT (1p CT).
WHERE: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare
WHAT: Arthur Kupperman from My Senior Portal Speaks

Topic Description: My Senior Portal designed, developed and operates a web portal to make finding information on the internet easier for the 55+ user group. Among the many features, users can: create family trees and tell family stories that can be shared and will last forever; get some laughs by reading and contributing a vast assortment of jokes; speak their mind to government officials and newspapers editors with just a click of their mouse; locate local providers of professional and non-professional service providers; shop on-line from the comfort and convenience of their home; maintain medical information, including medical history, emergency contacts, etc.; and much more. Among our key goals are ease of navigation, meaningful content and information, providing a resource for research on the internet and be enjoyable and engaging.

About Arthur Kupperman:
Arthur is the Chief Technology Officer of My Senior Portal and is responsible for most of the content and design. As a senior, and with parents in their 90’s and trying to use the internet, he has some insight about what is important to seniors in using a web portal- rich content, ease of navigation, engaging activities and more!

Upcoming Events:

NAPGCM- – May 12-15, 2011 | Sheraton New Orleans Hotel | New Orleans, LA
AgeTek Discounts apply: http://www.caremanager.org/calendar.cfm

CE Pro: Why Home Health Technology Will Explode in 2011

CE Pro: Why Home Health Technology Will Explode in 2011

In the January 2011 issue, the editors of CE Pro feature the Five Technology Opportunities for CE Pros. Once again, aging in place/home health technology made the list at number three and GrandCare is featured front and center as the industry leader. Here is what Julie Jacobson – a recent guest speaker on GrandCare’s weekly webinar – writes:

We’ve hailed the coming of home health technology for several years now, but we really believe CE pros will embrace the market in 2011 and beyond. That’s when we reach a critical point in terms of the aging population, financially burdened healthcare system, and emergence of exciting technologies for seniors and their caretakers.

That’s also when many CE pros will have exhausted their growth options in traditional home systems integration.

The opportunities in the health technology sector are plentiful as are the terms you may hear to describe them: telehealth, telemedicine, telewellness, connected health, e-health, mHealth (as in mobile), aging in place, digital health and more.

They also encompass a number of technologies and markets, so it is difficult to pin down the numbers. At the very least, all of the players agree that the market – whatever you call it – is growing. Research firm InMedica predicts that the “telehealth” market will grow 55 percent (CAGR) per year in the next five years.

Of the disparate health technology sectors, CE Pro believes the best opportunity for residential integrators is to stick with their core competencies: security, home control and communications.

The bustling health tech pavilions last year at the Electronic House Expo and CEDIA Expo provided a good overview of the opportunities for integrators:

Whole-house care: Monitoring seniors via sensors, and sending alerts to loved ones and caretakers.

Communications: Establishing videoconferencing, email and telecommunications between the client and family, friends and health professionals.

Environment: Creating well-lit, appropriately cooled/heated, safe and secure, and otherwise comfortable environments for the elderly.

In the Field
Cybermation, based in Waite Park, Minn., is a typical home systems integration firm. Like many CE pros, the company thrived during the home construction boom and continues to enjoy a strong relationship with homebuilders, but that doesn’t help these days.

In his quest to find new markets for Cybermation’s mid- to high-end integration services, CEO Tom Ardolf explored commercial installations, as well as mass-market opportunities. In the end, he decided to address the aging population, and he is nowdoing that with systems from Grandcare that provide monitoring, communications and messaging for the elderly.

Deciding on a product line was the easy part for Cybermation, as it is for many integrators exploring the seniors market. The hard part is learning the industry protocol and finding customers and partners, including third-party payers.

“I spent months trying to figure out how home healthcare agencies work,” Ardolf says. “There’s a humongous government bureaucracy. It’s tricky trying to figure out who the gatekeepers are.”

The effort is paying off. Cybermation has tapped funds and grants from private and county agencies, and the company is working with a local home healthcare agency (HCA) to offer Grandcare solutions to seniors.

Currently, the HCA offers Grandcare free of charge to prospects as a way of attracting new business for its home health services. Cybermation installs the system (paid for by the various grants) for 60 to 90 days. If the client decides to keep the system, they pay only the $50/month fee for system hosting and software maintenance (through Grandcare). Otherwise, Cybermation removes the system so it can be offered to another prospect.

The outlay for the “free” install is nominal, Ardolf says. Currently, Cybermation budgets about one hour of labor for setting up a basic Grandcare system, plus 45 minutes per wireless sensor, but that estimate is extremely conservative.

Work with the one HCA has given Cybermation the confidence and the resolve to invest more heavily in the seniors market. Ardolf is calling all of the local HCAs – for profit and not-for-profit – and educating them about new and forthcoming technologies for seniors.

The word is getting out, and Cybermation has sold a few jobs. A basic system that monitors and responds to “activities for daily living,” or ADL, sells for about $3,000. A blood pressure cuff is included. From there, Cybermation can add touchscreen stations for social and medical interactions, and a host of other medical devices and environmental sensors.

Why Home Health Tech is Hot
Demographics, demographics, demographics. Your customers are growing older … and so are their parents.
CE pros already master most of the technologies demanded by seniors and their caretakers – security, lighting and temperature control, audio, video, communications and remote monitoring, to name a few. Even without learning new technological tricks, you’re ready to go.
The aging in place industry has no other suitable channel for bringing technology into the homes and lives of seniors. They are starting to realize the value of CE pros.
While there is work to be done, reimbursement rates for home health technology are on the rise from both private and government insurers, spurred by the overburdened healthcare system. Grants from various agencies also are available. For reimbursement resources visit click here.
Recurring revenue opportunities abound.

This post was originally written by Home Controls, an authorized GrandCare Distributor: To learn more about how GrandCare can benefit your family, contact Home Controls at 800-266-8765 to find a local authorized dealer near you.

1-6-11 GrandCare Webinar: LIVE FROM CES!

WHEN: Thursday January 6th, 2pm EDT (1p CT).
WHERE: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare
WHAT: LIVE FROM CES!

Topic Description: LIVE FROM CES!
The GrandCare team will be hosting from the GrandCare Booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The webinar will feature the GrandCare team and some surprise guests from the industry!

GrandCare Systems will be in the Aging Technology Alliance Pavilion, Booth 2812 located in the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall in the Silvers Summit Pavilion.
Stop in and say hello to the GrandCare team and other members of Agetek!