Pre-CEDIA HIPAA Boot Camp in 90 minutes or less….

SIGN UP DEADLINE AUGUST 31st…There will be no extensions, so please make sure to sign up before the 31st!!!!

GrandCare Systems Presents:

pre-CEDIA 90 Min HIPAA BootCamp – Wed Sept 7th, 4-530p

Please join us before CEDIA at our 90 minute HIPAA Intensive!!!
GrandCare’s Security and Compliance Officer, Kristin Bayer, will be leading us in helping us to understand what exactly is HIPAA, why it’s important to you, how to become compliant and steps to get started.

When:

Wednesday Sept 7, 2011 4p – 530p Eastern Time

Where:
Indianapolis – Crowne Plaza Hotel: Historic Union Station

Cost:
$129 per person (GrandCare Dealer & AgeTek Member Discounts apply)

Why: According to new government regulations, all resellers/installers of tele-health devices (blood pressure, weight, pulseox, glucose, etc.) MUST be fully HIPAA Compliant….it is more than just the declaration. There are steps involved, policy/quality statements, etc. Kristin will tell us exactly what it takes!!!

MIXER/NETWORKING SESSION: Directly after, from 6-8p, you can join the GrandCare team and AgeTek Board members at the no-host pre-CEDIA MEET & GREET (location TBA).

To sign up, contact: info@grandcare.com or call us: 262-338-6147

Thanks and we’ll see you at CEDIA 2011!!!!!

Your friends at GrandCare Systems

GrandCare Team Member Awarded the FLAME Award for Innovation & Leadership at What’s Next Boomer Summit

What’s Next Boomer Business Summit is an annual event that brings together the country’s top businesses and organizations that are thought leaders in the baby boomer marketplace. It is where deals get done.


No other conference brings together a dedicated group of professionals focused on the boomer and senior populations. Together this group of thought leaders from the non-profit sector, senior advocacy organizations, Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurial start-ups will share their knowledge and passion for this important customer demographic.

This year, the number of attendees surpassed 350, the most ever for this event.

The What’s Next 2011 Boomer Business Innovation Awards were presented during the awards ceremony and reception on April 28. Laura Mitchell, GrandCare’s VP of Marketing, received a flame award for Excellence in Leadership and Innovation, presented by Michael Carroll, VP, Portfolio Marketing, United Healthcare.

The next Mary Furlong event is June 15th, 2011 in Santa Clara, CA.  GrandCare will be in attendance and speaking on a panel session.  For more information: http://www.scuboomerventure.com/

Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit

What’s Next Boomer Business Summit
The eighth annual What’s Next Boomer Business Summit takes place at the Parc 55 Wyndham on April 29, 2011 in San Francisco. It is produced by Mary Furlong & Associates. It is affiliated with the American Society on Aging (ASA) Aging in America Conference, which is held April 26-30, 2011 in San Francisco. The theme for 2011 is Dynamics, Deals, Differentiation and Disruption. The focus of the annual event is to foster a cutting-edge community to explore and share products and services that will serve the needs and wants of the 50+ market. Registration and program information is available at http://www.boomersummit.com. Facebook page ishttp://www.facebook.com/2011-Whats-Next-Boomer-Business-Summit. Twitter username is WhatsNextBoomer. Twitter hashtag is #WNBBS2011. The 2012 What’s Next Boomer Business Summit will take place in Washington, D.C.

Mary Furlong & Associates
Founded in 2003, Mary Furlong & Associates (MFA) works with companies seeking to capitalize on new business and investment opportunities in the baby boomer market. MFA provides business development, financing strategy and integrated marketing solutions to entrepreneurs, corporations and non-profit organizations serving the 50+ market. Mary Furlong, Ed.D., the firm’s founder and CEO, has guided the offline and online 40+ market strategies of leading corporations and non-profit organizations for more than 20 years. Furlong is Dean’s Executive Professor of Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business, and founder of SeniorNet and ThirdAge Media. Her book, Turning Silver into Gold: How to Profit in the New Boomer Marketplace (FT Press), was published in February 2007. Website: http://www.maryfurlong.com.

Full Press Release: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8351641.htm

GrandCare’s VP Marketing, Laura Mitchell, Selected to speak on “Go To Market Strategies” at Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit June 15th

For the Eighth consecutive year, Mary Furlong & Associates, in collaboration with Santa Clara University, Leavey School of Business , will produce a premier event for individuals and organizations in business to serve the 50+ market. At the 2011 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit and Business Plan Competition entrepreneurs, the venture community and business leaders in the field of those who meet the needs and wants of the 50+ population, will come together to discuss business ideas uniquely focused on the 50+ market.  The Summit will identify the most talented and innovative and emergent entrepreneurs in the industry who will showcase products and discuss trends and services that will be industry leading and influence the return on marketing investments of the future.

This Conference will provide a forum for:

  • New directions in Designing Technology for ALL
  • The latest strategy from venture capitalists investing in design and technology for all
  • Distribution models for reaching and serving the boomer, senior and caregiving marketplace
  • Private / public partnerships strategies that have worked in launching brands and building revenue in the non profit sector
  • Go to market strategies for entrepreneurs
  • Networking with key players investing in the 50-plus and social media markets
Watch Steve Jurvetson, managing director of early-stage venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson, explain why he attends the Boomer Venture Summit:
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SV Boomer SPEAKERS

Lori Bitter - President, Continuum Crew
R. Scott Collins - President and CEO, Linkage
Andy Donner - Director, Physic Ventures
Hartmut Esslinger - Founder, Frog Design
Joanne Handy - CEO, Aging Services of California
Jody Holtzman - Senior Vice President, Thought Leadership, AARP
Kurt Hulander - Platform Leader, Health Solutions, Best Buy
Bill Johnston - Director of Global Community, Dell
Stephen Johnston - Founder & CEO, Fordcastle LLC
Nancy Kamei - Sector Director, Intel Capital
Jeff Makowka - Senior Strategic Advisor, Thought Leadership, AARP
Laura Mitchell - VP Marketing, GrandCare Systems
Alexandra Morehouse - Former Chief Marketing Officer, AAA
Peter Radsliff - CEO, Presto Services
Peter Ziebelman - Partner, Palo Alto Venture Partners

Laura Mitchell will be speaking on: Optimal Go to Market Strategies  

 With the aging of baby boomers and beyond, companies are going direct to consumers to sell products in healthcare. Learn what the aging of the baby boomers and beyond companies are using new and innovative strategies as they go to market. Learn about group purchasing as a distribution channel and discover how large health care organizations are forming partnerships as they go to market. . Discover how mobile, online, and print are used to reach customers. Discover what other service based businesses also serve the baby boomer and senior market. Entering and succeeding is not easy: our hand-picked industry leaders and experts will share their go-to-market wisdom and advice.

8:00 – 8:45 am

Lucas Hall, Classroom 3, Santa Clara University

See the entire June 15th Conference Agenda <a href = “http://www.scuboomerventure.com/agenda.html“> here </a>

 

Two Brand New GrandCare Tours!

On May 11th and 16th Laura Mitchell of GrandCare systems hosted two brand new tours of GrandCare Systems both are recorded and available to view and download.

The first one is a step-by-step introduction showing us exactly what the GrandCare System is, a bit of GrandCare’s history and how it can be used to keep our loved one happy, safe and at home. She gives us an inside look at not only the touch screen, but also the caregivers side, GC Manage.

The second tour expands on the first and shows us how GrandCare can be used successfully in group living facilities as well as in private homes. Laura shows us the benefits of using GrandCare in these facilities along with some of the more advanced features which can take the system from a personalized touch screen to a fully featured and secure kiosk for multiple residents.

From the ATM like touch screen, to navigating the advanced features of the kiosk’s group set up; if you’ve been curious about GrandCare for personal use, a loved one, a possible business opportunity or even as an additional tool to use in an established group facility, now is your chance to get your sneak peak.

See these videos on Veoh

– GrandCare Systems™: Private Home Demo

– GrandCare Systems™: Multi-Resident Demo

Download/View directly from WebEx

Private Home Demo

Multi-Resident Demo

GrandCare Slated to exhibit at EHX – The CEPRO EVENT

GrandCare Systems, one of the leaders in the Aging/Technology Industry, will be exhibiting and presenting several panels at this year’s EHX: The CEPRO EVENT in Orlando. Available since 2006, GrandCare is a “Smart” Activity & Tele-Wellness Monitoring & Interactive Touch System designed to keep seniors independent. Caregivers virtually access information & send pictures, messages, etc to the senior’s interactive TouchScreen. 2-Way Web Chat available. Located in the New Opportunities/Home Health Tech Pavilion: Booth(s): 629L, GrandCare’s Booth Will Feature: The GrandCare Interactive HomeBase, GrandCare Interactive Trillium & GrandCare Como Model.

What: GrandCare Exhibiting at EHX
When: March 17-19th, 2011
Where: Orlando Convention Center
BOOTH 629L

More info:

Schedule At A Glance:

Wednesday March 16th 8p No-Host Bar AgeTek Meet&Greet. Peabody Hotel Main Lobby Bar. Questions? Email info@agetek.org

Thursday March 17th *SHOW FLOOR OPEN 10a – 6pm
New Opportunities Stage
CE005: How to Get Your Foot in the Door with Home Health Tech Thursday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM EST
Moderator: Laura Mitchell, VP Marketing, GrandCare Systems
Panelists:
Tom Morgan, Worthington Distribution
Peter Radsliff, Presto

CE018: When Grandpa Wants the Cadillac: GrandCare Systems Thursday 1:00pm-2:00pm EST
New Opportunities Stage
Host: Laura Mitchell, VP Marketing, GrandCare Systems
Panelists:
Jill Kerr, Home Controls
Tom Morgan, Worthington Distribution

GrandCare Informational Session Thursday 4:00pm-4:30pm EST
CE PRO Stage

Friday March 18th Show Floor Open 9am – 5p EST
CE010: Home Health Technology Solutions for Custom Integrators Friday 12:00PM -1:00P EST
New Opportunities Stage
Moderator:
Peter Radsliff, Chairman of AgeTek & CEO Presto
Panelists:
Laura Mitchell, VP Marketing, GrandCare Systems
Ken Kerr, President, Home Controls
LogicMark

Saturday March 19th Show Floor Open 10am – 3p