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Laurie Orlov speaks on Caregiving Technology: What’s New

Every Thursday at 2p ET (1p CT), GrandCare Systems hosts an aging & technology industry call.

This Thursday, 8-19-10

TOPIC: Laurie Orlov, Aging in Place Technology Watch speaks on Caregiving Technology — What’s New?

Join us: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare
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8-19-10 Call sponsored by Added Care Services. Co-sponsored by Celery & Home Controls.

Laurie M. Orlov, a tech industry veteran, writer, speaker and elder care advocate, is the founder of Aging in Place Technology Watch, a market research firm that provides thought leadership, analysis and guidance about technologies and related services that enable boomers and seniors to remain longer in their home of choice. In addition to her technology background and years as a technology industry analyst, Laurie served as a volunteer long-term care ombudsman and is certified in Geriatric Care Management from the University of Florida and the author of When Your Parents Need Elder Care.

NAHB’s Home Technology Alliance and CEDIA Host Free Webinar on Home Health Care Technology

National Association of Home Builders – hear Laura Mitchell of GrandCare speak!

“Home Health Technology: A $20 Billion Industry”
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EDT)

NAHB’s Home Technology Alliance and CEDIA Host Free Webinar on Home Health Care Technology

Take part in this informative program and learn how to benefit from this growing home health care technology market opportunity by incorporating these trends into their service offerings.

According to Aging in Place Technology Watch’s Laurie Orlov, the aging and technology industry will reach $20 billion by 2020. People have a strong desire to remain independent and at home. This program, featuring Laura Mitchell, Business Relationship Specialist at GrandCare Systems, will provide insight about the aging and technology market, and the myriad products such as smart home, tele-health, brain fitness, and fall detection technologies. This program is open and free of charge to all NAHB and CEDIA members. Click here for registration information.

CEDIA Schedule Sept 23 – 26 Aging Technology Pavilion Educational Sessions

Schedule of Home Health Events sponsored by GrandCare Systems at CEDIA in Atlanta Sept 21 – 26

Tuesday Sept 21
9a – 5p GrandCare Systems Authorized Dealer Training
email info@grandcare.com to sign up
630 – 9p Meet the GrandCare Staff
“A Point of View, Hilton Atlanta
255 Courtland Street NE
Tel: 1+(404) 659-2000 ”
no RSVP needed

Wed Sept 22
10a – 1130 GrandCare Authorized Dealer Refresher Course
RSVP Needed: info@grandcare.com
7 – 9p AgeTek Alliance Meet & Greet
Location TBA – more info: agetek@me.com

Thurs Sept 23 (show floor opens 10 – 6p)
(Home Health Pavilion: Booth 4072)
1030 – 1130: Choosing which Tech is right for you Booth 4072
1145 – 1245: Simple Technology: BIG RESULTS Booth 4072
12:15 – 1:45: CLOSED LUNCHEON SESSION
2 – 3p: WEEKLY AGING & TECHNOLOGY CALL HOSTED BY GRANDCARE SYSTEMS -TOPIC: LIVE FROM CEDIA Booth 4072
3 – 330: Building a New Category – AgeTek Booth 4072
330 – 430: Vendor Mash-Up – ONE presentation showcases all the technologies in the home health pavilion
430 – 6p Senior Cyborgs – The Rise of the Machines Booth 4072

Fri Sept 24 (floor open 9a – 6p)
(Home Health Pavilion: Booth 4072)
10 – 11a Senior Socialization & Brain Fitness Booth 4072
1130 – 12p Profiting Together – AgeTek Booth 4072
1230 – 130 Vendor Mash-Up – ONE presentation showcases all the technologies in the home health pavilion
2p – 4p DIGITAL HOME HEALTH PANEL will cover the closely watched topic of home health care technology. Moderator Laura Mitchell of GrandCare Systems will lead a panel that includes experts from leading companies in the home health and senior care space. ROOM: B312

Sat Sept 25 (floor open 9a – 5p)
1030 – 1130: From the “Willfull Suspension of Disbelief” to the New Reality Booth 4072
1130 – 12: Profiting Together!! The Aging Technology Alliance Booth 4072
1p – 2p: Elderly Monitoring & Safety Booth 4072
2 – 3p Vendor Mash-Up – ONE presentation showcases all the technologies in the home health pavilion Booth 4072
4 – 530p: ROOM A313: When Grandpa Wants the Cadillac – GRANDCARE Mfger Training

Sunday Sept 26 (floor open 10a – 3p)
10a – 11a: Technology for the Aging: A Value Proposition Booth 4072
11a – 12p: Senior Cyborgs: The Rise of the Machines Booth 4072

CEDIA Expo Tech Sessions to Focus on HDMI, Home Health


http://www.cepro.com/article/cedia_expo_tech_sessions_to_focus_on_hdmi_home_health/
Four free technology discussions in Atlanta will cover HDMI, digital home health, gaming/3D, tablet PCs and communications protocols.

By CE Pro Editors
August 04, 2010
Four panel discussions presented by the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) at CEDIA Expo 2010 (Sept. 22-26 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta) will shed light on some of the most talked-about issues in the electronic systems industry.

Expert-led panels will focus on opportunities in and the future of:
HDMI
Digital home health
Entertainment
Communications
The panel discussions are offered by CEDIA’s Technology Council in conjunction with the new Future Technology Pavilion at CEDIA Expo 2010. The Future Technology Pavilion will showcase cutting-edge technologies that are expected to impact the electronic systems industry in the coming months and years. The panel discussions will give CEDIA EXPO attendees a more in-depth perspective on the technologies and trends represented in the pavilion.


Digital Home Health: What It Is and How It Affects Us All, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 24, will cover the closely watched topic of home health care technology. Moderator Laura Mitchell of GrandCare Systems will lead a panel that includes experts from leading companies in the home health and senior care space.

Utz Baldwin, CEDIA CEO, says, “The discussions will allow industry professionals to get a closer look at the most anticipated technologies and trends in home technology.”

Catching up – more new and notable tech offerings

Catching up – more new and notable tech offerings
Submitted by Laurie Orlov on Tue, 08/10/2010 – 13:50
It’s time for a quick August update of more new and notable tech offerings, from emerging vendors and new offerings from existing vendors – including beta testing. Please let me know about others you know about and not spotted via the Product Snapshots term on this site:

GrandCare Systems (grandcare.com): GrandCare Systems has just launched HomeBase as an entry point “communication, socialization, webcam touch panel for sharing pictures, video, email, calendaring – and some dealers have included a concierge service request. Sensors can be integrated at a later point.” Charles Hillman, CEO.

Thursday Age/Tech Call: Sales & Service in the Aging Industry

Greetings Aging & Technology Enthusiast!

Join our weekly INDUSTRY aging & technology networking forum!
where: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare
(optional dial)
when: Thurs July 22, 2010 2pm EDT (11am PDT)
Call sponsored by Presto. Co-sponsored by AgeTek & ClearSounds.

TOPIC: Shana Duthie, CEO of Nurture Connect, speaks on customer sales & service. You only have one chance to make a first impression

All Are Welcome!!!!

The Assisted Living Model AT HOME – 7/15/10 TOPIC

Greetings Aging & Technology Enthusiast!

Join our weekly INDUSTRY aging & technology networking forum!
where: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare
(optional dial)
when: Thurs July 15th, 2010 2pm EDT (11am PDT)
Call sponsored by Home Controls, Clear Sounds Communications

TOPIC: Providing a new paradigm in for elders and their families.- providing everything that a high-end CCRC or Assisted Living Community offers, but in the security and comfort of the elder’s own home. By combining the smart use of technology with the high touch of upscale hotels and hospitality groups, set a new standard in senior care.

Speaker Bio: Dr. ten Tusscher was Vice President for the Institute on Aging (IOA) (www.ioaging.org) where she worked in leadership and entrepreneurial activities for 10 years. She directed over 250 staff in clinical, care-management, marketing, and homecare departments, and managed an annual budget of $20M. Tessa is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with older adults. A seasoned entrepreneur, Tessa was President and CEO of Bay Area Psychological Testing Associates (www.bapta.com), the largest psychological diagnostics company in Northern California.

This call is sponsored by Home Controls. Home Controls is proud to provide distribution and a full dealer support program for GrandCare Systems. You can view this system and many complementary products on their website, at www.homecontrols.com. Co-sponsors: Celery & ClearSounds Communications To sign up as a call sponsor, email: info@grandcare.com

Insight on how the Mature Consumer makes technology purchasing decisions

7-8-10
Join our weekly INDUSTRY aging & technology networking forum!

where: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare

(optional dial listed on webinar)

when: 2pm EDT (11am PDT)

TOPIC: Lori Bitter, Continuum Care Crew, Learn the misconception about how mature couples make their purchase decisions and why it is all about functionality, not features, that lead to adoption and a consumer devoted to your product.

Sponsored by Celery
Celery’s computerless email system keeps families connected… and keeps you, the installer/integrator, just as close as we help you enter the expanding, high profit senior market. http://www.mycelery.com
Co-sponsors: Home Controls & AARP Orlando @50+

New research gives insight on how the mature consumer makes decisions on personal tech, consumer electronics and gadgets/devices purchases. What does this mean for the tech marketer targeting the mature consumer? Learn which half of your consumers is most loyal, and how can you better appeal to them. Learn the misconception about how mature couples make their purchase decisions and why it is all about functionality, not features, that lead to adoption and a consumer devoted to your product.

Occupational Therapists, CAPS & LIVEABLE DESIGN, Thurs 2p EDT Aging/Tech Topic

Greetings Aging & Technology Enthusiast!
Please join us Thursday July 1, 2 EDT (11am PDT) for our weekly aging & technology forum!
Topic:“The role of Occupational Therapy with Aging in Place and Environmental Modifications”, Debra Young from Empowerability LLC speaks.

This Thursday’s topic has been sponsored by Home Controls: Home Controls, Inc. provides distribution and dealer support for home automation and independent living technology products and systems.
Announcements have been sponsored by Harper Technology Group with a Question/Answer Session sponsored by The Aging & Technology Alliance (AgeTek.org)

Thursday July 1, 2010
TIME: 2pm EDT (11am PDT)
URL: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare

This Thursday Aging/Technology Topic, Maria Tadd speaks on Fall Prevention!

Please join us this Thursday at 2pm EDT (1p CDT/12n MDT/ 11am PDT) for our weekly aging & technology networking forum!
Topic:
Fall Prevention and Detection. Environmental issues, medical issues, medications that can contribute to falls, the importance of vitamin D, exercises proven to clinically to improve balance and muscle strength and reduce the incidence of falls as well as the importance of 21st century technologies.

This call has been sponsored by FineThanx and the Aging & Technology Alliance.

Speaker Maria Tadd is a freelance medical writer and eldercare author.

Thursday June 24, 2010
TIME: 2pm EDT (11am PDT)
URL: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare
Optional Dial in listed on webinar