GrandCare exhibiting at LeadingAge Conference – BOOTH 2340

GrandCare will be joining Unified Alerts in a booth at the Leading Age Conference this October. GrandCare is no stranger to LeadingAge or CAST. GrandCare founder, Charlie Hillman, is a CAST commissioner and back in 2005, GrandCare was chosen as one of only 30 companies worldwide to showcase at the once-a-decade White House Conference on Aging in the “IMAGINE” Pavilion by CAST.  Come and meet GrandCare Founder, Charlie Hillman, see the GrandCare HomeBase in action and learn how GrandCare’s fully featured technology can help your organization to save costs, transform your caregiving staff into SUPER caregiving staff, save footsteps, connect staff & family in a cost-effective way, provide detailed wellness & assessment information for nursing staff, etc.   Leading Age, formerly AAHSA, is an association of 5,400 not-for-profit organizations celebrating its 50th anniversary and dedicated to expanding the world of possibilities for aging.

 

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08-18-2011 Aging &Technology Webinar – “Nutrition & Fitness: Promoting Healthy Aging”

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Thursday August 18th Aging/Technology Webinar:              

Date: Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Time: 2pm EDT (1pm CDT / 12p MDT / 11am PDT)
Location:http://grandcaresystems.webex.com

Topic: “Nutrition & Fitness: Promoting Healthy Aging”

Over the years good nutritional behaviors has gotten a little complicated to figure out…we’re going to make it easy for you! Good nutritional behaviors are not just about the food you put in your mouth.  It’s back to the basics with the ABC’s: Adequacy, Balance, and Choices. Don’t just “complete” (finish) your plate but learn how to make a “complete” plate a reap the rewards of a healthy diet.

Purpose of Presentation:

  1. To focus on good nutritional behaviors
  2. To learn the ABC’s of nutrition
  3. To learn how to make a “complete” plate

Our Speaker: Ron Butts, Senior Fitness Account Manager, Healthway’s SilverSneakers®  Fitness Program

Ron has spent the past 25 years actively promoting the benefits of Health & Fitness. He currently holds the position of Senior Fitness Account Manager for Healthways in Southeast Wisconsin.  Ron is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, the Nations leading exercise program for older adults.  He works closely with the partnering Fitness Facilities and Health Plans which offers the SilverSneakers Fitness Program as a benefit to their members. Prior to joining the Healthways staff in 2006 Ron spent 15 years with the Elite Fitness & Racquet Clubs of Milwaukee where he served as the General Manager for the North Shore and Southport Elite facilities.

Our Sponsor: Home Health Tech by Home Controls

Home Health Tech by Home Controls specializes in high-tech products targeting the senior market to help this growing population live independently.  Home Health Tech offers several programs for integrators and health professionals working in the independent living or aging-in-place markets. These programs offer special wholesale pricing, extended technical support, customized marketing support, system training, networking and more. 

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 September 7th, 2011

Where: Indianapolis, IN (Hotel location TBA) 4p – 530p EDT

Price: $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, 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

 

CEDIA presents: Home Health Technology And You…In 60 mins or less…led by GrandCare

Home Health Technology and You…in 60 minutes or less

July 26, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. EDT

Presented by Laura Mitchell, VP Marketing for GrandCare Systems

The statistics are in – the aging population is growing faster than ever and service providers and family caregivers are turning to technology as a solution. Find out why this industry is growing so fast, why dealers/integrators are a necessary component and 10 steps to quickly get started! 

Laura Mitchell, VP Marketing, GrandCare Systems

  Laura is a founding member of GrandCare Systems, a software technology that combines aspects of Home Automation, Social Networking, Video Chat, Entertainment, Activity of Daily Living monitoring and Tele-health assessment into one flexible and easy-to-use system.  A significant part of her role was to bring the product to market through the development of a nation-wide distributor/dealer network while getting the GrandCare brand known throughout the industry.  Laura specializes in Social Media and non-traditional guerilla marketing.  Laura was a 2011 recipient of the Flame Award for Excellence in Leadership and Innovation from the What’s Next 2011 Boomer Business Innovation Awards.

Laura speaks throughout the country on Social Media, Go-to-market Strategies and Enabling Technologies in the Aging Industry.

She is a founding member and serves as a Director on the AgeTek Alliance board (www.agetek.org), is a key organizer for the EHX and CEDIA Home Health Pavilions and Educational Tracks, and is the creator/host of the bi-weekly, industry-wide GrandCare Aging and Technology webinars.

Laura is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in Madison and lives in Wisconsin with her husband and her two little boys.

For more information on this webinar, visit: http://www.cedia.net/education/elearning_webinar.php

GrandCare chosen as Home Health Component in PCBC Home of Innovation

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THE HOME OF INNOVATION
The Home of Innovation, a 2,000 SQ FT exhibit floor show home, will explore the opportunities – and challenges – of incorporating next generation connected technologies, new smart energy infrastructure, and the latest sustainable products in tomorrow’s new homes and communities. More info: http://www.pcbc.com/theshow/Exhibiting/onthefloor/homeofinnovation.html

PCBC 2011 / June 22-24 / Moscone Center / San Francisco

CONFERENCE EDUCATIONDesigned to elevate the industry’s dialogue and explore new perspectives, PCBC offers numerous opportunities to contribute to the advancement of the art and science of community building. 
 

www.pcbc.com

PCBC Advancing The Art + Science of Community Building
California Building Industry Association
California Homebuilding Foundation

How technology, energy and
innovation are converging to
shape home and community.

GENERAL SESSION KEYNOTES

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Guy Kawasaki | Chip Heath | Joseph Coughlin

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It’s not too late – – Exhibit at the Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit in Santa Clara, CA – June 15th
​Consider exhibiting at the Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit!!!! http://www.scuboomerventure.com/


 


At the 2011 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit, discover the latest in mobile and digital advertising trends; the newest distribution channels in the start-up world; and the tips and tricks that will help you grow your business.


In the afternoon, you’ll see the newest innovations and trends that are about to take the boomer market by storm as our business plan competition and app competition finalists compete for $11,000 in prize money.


Speakers/Sponsors  include United Health Group, Bayer Healthcare, Johnson and Johnson Health Care, Bosch, GrandCare Systems, AARP, Best Buy, etc.


Don’t miss out!!!


Exhibitor Benefits for the

Eighth Annual

Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit

Business Plan Competition

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Santa Clara University


Exhibitor Package- $250.​ www.scuboomerventure.com


• Table Top Exhibit – 6ft draped table, one chair

• Complimentary entry to event and lunch for one attendee with your choice of business leaders, entrepreneurs, or venture capitalists.


Exhibit Details:

• Hours for exhibits: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• There is limited electrical outlets, so bring a power strip or extension cord

• Internet service is very limited. The University firewalls prevent access unless you have a personal hot spot.


Payment is due upon receipt and is non-refundable.


Please fill out the following information and return to Return form via email to: mimi@csolutionsmrkt.com or FAX to (916) 773-6420

Make checks payable to:

President & Board of Trustees of Santa Clara University

Send to:

Santa Clara University

Attn: Elizabeth Barron Silva

Leavey School of Business

500 El Camino Real

Santa Clara, CA 95053​


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Signature Date


Name __________________________ Title _____________________


Company _______________________________________________

Address _______________________ City _________________ State _____ Zip__________


Email _____________________ phone # _________________________


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
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  • Private / public partnerships strategies that have worked in launching brands and building revenue in the non profit sector
    • 

  • Go to market strategies for entrepreneurs
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  • 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>


 


GrandCare Presents HIPAA Compliance Training, Sept 7th Indianapolis
CEDIA HIPAA Training Seminar:


When: Wednesday Sept 7, 2011  8am – 5p


Where: Indianapolis – Hotel to be announced


GrandCare Presents: 8 HOURS OF HIPAA Compliance Training


OPEN TO THE AGING/TECH INDUSTRY


Cost: $995 (includes 8 hours of training, training packet, refreshments, lunch and 2 drink tickets)


Discounts available to GrandCare Dealers& AgeTek Members


Refreshments & Lunch included in this day long session.


– WHAT is HIPAA?


– WHO needs to become HIPAA Compliant?


– WHY Become HIPAA Compliant?


– WHAT it takes to become HIPAA Compliant?


Led by GrandCare’s HIPAA Compliance Officer, Kristin Bayer.


Coffee Hour/Networking 8 – 9am




9a – 5p Training


530p – 8p GrandCare Mixer


Attendees receive 2 drink coupons for the GC Mixer (immediately following)


SIGN-UP BEFORE July 4th 2011 and receive a 20% discount


Limited Seating! Contact 262-338-6147 or info@grandcare.com


If you don’t get HIPAA compliance training through us, PLEASE get HIPAA training somewhere!!! 🙂