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Why Choose a MOBILE Personal Emergency Response System?
Submitted: August, 2010

Mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems (mPERS) allow wearers the freedom to venture away from their homes, while maintaining personal safety.

Changing Populations in Senior Living Settings Require New Ideas about Resident Security and Freedom
Submitted: August, 2010

Mobile Personal Response System adds Personal Security for Senior Living Residents without Restricting Their Independence.

New MPERS device with GPS solves a critical issue for Alzheimer’s Patients and their Caregivers
Submitted: August, 2010

Mobile PERS System with GPS benefits seniors at risk for wandering, and allows peace of mind for caregivers.

Revolutionary NEW iTalk Reminder Assistant- Voice Activated Reminder Clock
Submitted: April, 2010

The NEW iTalk Reminder Assistant allows you to easily record important tasks with alarm times. iTalk is completely voice activated and can record up to 10 reminders at specific times for today only, everyday or any day of the week. Speaking English simply talk to the iTalk Reminder Assistant in your normal voice to record reminders, set the alarm, ask for today’s date and more. The iTalk Reminder Assistant is useful, practical and much easier to use than traditional alarm clocks, eliminating the need to use confusing buttons with the addition of a personal reminder assistant so that you nev

NEW: Lifetone HL Fire Alarm/Bedside Alarm Clock for those with hearing loss
Submitted: April, 2010

Lifetone Technology™ has developed a new fire alarm specifically for people with hearing loss. The Lifetone HL™ Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock broadcasts sounds at multiple frequencies below 3000 hertz, using its 520 hertz square-wave sound pattern technology, which is far more effective at alerting and awakening at-risk individuals than standard fire alarms.

Home Automation Controls Via Iphone - Itouch
Submitted: April, 2010

www.totalcontrolapp.com We have developed home automation software with intuitive controls on an Iphone - Itouch which is centered around the affordable product line called z-wave. Over 100 products can be controlled in your home including areas such as lighting, outlets, hvac, window shades, etc.

Video Surveillance Via Cell Phone Such As Android G1, Blackberry, Iphone-Itouch, and Windows Mobile
Submitted: April, 2010

www.totalcontrolapp.com Need to keep an eye on a loved one while being mobile? We have developed video surveillance applications to view and control live video feeds from ip cameras and video encoders. This application would be able to assist monitoring a loved one while still being mobile. Traditionally you would need a computer for this type of coverage. We have taken that one step further and create the access directly on your cell phone.

AutoPantrytm installed in Carolina's Rehab ADL (Aids for Daily Living) kitchen
Submitted: April, 2010

The AutoPantrytm, a motor driven, vertical closet carousel is installed in Carolina's ADL kitchen to be used to retrain patients with spinal cord injuries to become independent with technology and other aides.

Seniors Adapt Well to Healthsense eNeighbor® Remote Monitoring System
Submitted: April, 2010

A new research report shows that seniors at NewCourtland Elder Services facilities in Philadelphia who rely on Healthsense's eNeighbor remote monitoring system to help them remain secure and independent adapt well to living with the technology.

Vision Dynamics Popular Products
Submitted: April, 2010

Learn to See Again! Welcome to Vision Dynamics where our mission is to INSPIRE and EMPOWER people with low vision, blindness, and learning difficulties with the hope, desire and ability to live independent and happy lives.

LifeGait - Objective Functional Capacity Evaluation- by Mini Sun
Submitted: April, 2010

The revolutionary LifeGait System is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. When attached to the patient, the entire system is so small it allows for unrestricted movement and continuous recording from a few minutes to several days.

REACH by Break Boundaries/ Home Technologies Corporation
Submitted: April, 2010

REACH (Remote Electronic Access & Control – Hands-Free) is a system that will allow you to control dozens of products in your home. It is not limited to your audio video equipment such as a television, but can literally open up your entire world.

VibraLITE3 Vibrating Watch from Global Assistive Devices, Inc
Submitted: April, 2010

The vibration on your wrist from VibraLITE3 will remind you to do any important thing without annoying others. What’s really great is that you don’t have to hear the alarm to know that it’s signalling you.

Rx-minder by WellScape LLC
Submitted: April, 2010

Rx-Minder increases patient adherence to simple and complex medication regimens. Rx-Minder helps maximize the therapeutic benefits of medications, ensuring that they are taken exactly as prescribed and that refills are ordered before the patient’s supply is consumed.

Invisible Clock II by Time Now Corporation
Submitted: April, 2010

The Invisible Clock-II is a versatile personal timer with five powerful timing features, including the ability to beep or to silently vibrate. If you have a timing need, chances are good the Invisible Clock-II will meet it.

MedReady Pill Dispenser from Safe Home Products
Submitted: April, 2010

This Pill Dispenser is designed for those with necessary, rigorous or complex medication regimens or those with compliance issues.

Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) by VRI
Submitted: April, 2010

At VRI we understand the value of simplicity and convenience, especially when dealing with seniors and new technology. That is why everything is designed with the user in mind. We know that a complicated, unreliable system will not be used by the people that need it the most.

WatchMinder 2 by Watchminder
Submitted: April, 2010

The WatchMinder2 is an excellent tool for improving medication and treatment compliance.

Medication & Appointment Reminder by Exco InTouch
Submitted: April, 2010

The statistics are concerning. Patient non-compliance can run as high as 80% and up to 40% of patients are lost to follow up in a clinical trial. Failing to retain these patients can have massive impacts on cost, timelines and data quality.

Electronic Patient Diary by Exco InTouch
Submitted: April, 2010

Although electronic diaries are an excellent method of collecting ePRO (Electronic Patient Reported Outcome) data, there are some challenges. Apart from being expensive to deploy in many studies, there is a significant overhead in support and additional burden to the sites.

InterMed Diabetes Care System by InterMed Advisors
Submitted: April, 2010

The InterMed System is a comprehensive new approach to medical care made possible only by the development of the new technologies outlined below. The InterMed System collects data from a series of FDA approved monitoring devices used by the patient in the home.

TAO-7 Intelligent Wheelchair Base by Applied AI systems, Inc.
Submitted: April, 2010

We are working on an intelligent wheelchair which can move about in its environment autonomously, including going through narrow hallways or doors. Eventually the wheelchair will "know" its environment and the user can ask to be taken to a particular location.

Digital Angel For Senior Wanderers by Eyes on Elders
Submitted: April, 2010

The Digital Angel Location/Condition Sensor Systems for wanderers makes it fast and easy for you to pinpoint where they are as well as how they are.

OMNIVisor by Cardiocom
Submitted: April, 2010

Omnivisor is a disease management hardware and software system that enables case managers and clinicians at your facility to receive information about patients’ daily vital signs and symptoms.

MediCompass by iMetrikus
Submitted: April, 2010

With MediCompass, you can easily track your health status and make improvements based on your personal goals. MediCompass provides users with powerful tools to help you monitor healthcare conditions, and communicate with members of your healthcare team.

MyDiet by Dr. Tango/ HispaniCare Inc
Submitted: April, 2010

A personalized, online weight control program, MyDiet™ is your daily partner in diet, fitness and well-being.

Lifeline 1000 by Lifeline Systems
Submitted: April, 2010

Lifeline 1000 is designed for use either with, or without, an ordinary telephone to provide an easy to-use, low-cost home alarm unit.

Lifelink by Lifelink
Submitted: April, 2010

Our telemonitoring services enable patients to monitor blood pressure & heart rate, weight, blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c at home, and to send objective data to clinicians over the telephone.

CareCompanion by AMD Telemedicine
Submitted: April, 2010

For thousands of chronic-care patients worldwide the solution is AMD Telemedicine’s CareCompanion, an advanced home monitoring system that can augment and enhance many of the roles performed by a home-care nurse -- assessing patients’ health, keeping tabs on medication intake and delivering regular reports to health care providers.

Health Buddy by Health Hero Network
Submitted: April, 2010

The Health Buddy appliance, awarded Best Product by Business Week and Best Enabling Tool by the Disease Management Association of America, is a personal, easy to use, in-home communication and monitoring device.

Maryland Accessible Telecommunications
Submitted: April, 2010

Distributes free TTYs, amplified handsets, and other assistive devices to qualified Maryland applicants who have difficulty using a standard telephone.

New on line tool for care givers of persons with dementia
Submitted: April, 2010

New on line tool SymptomGuide (www.dementiaguide.com) for caregivers of persons with dementia to understand and communicate more clearly about symptoms and their changes over time

Carebot by GeckoSystems
Submitted: April, 2010

After over eight years of development, GeckoSystems is very pleased to announce the availability of our new, servant class personal robot, the CareBot™ MSR 3.4.

Non-pharmacological Program to manage behavioral symptoms of dementia
Submitted: April, 2010

Up to 90% of dementia patients exhibit one or more behavior problems. These problems fatigue home caregivers and create burdens which cause caregiver illness and premature patient placement in long term care. Once institutionalized these same behaviors drive up the costs of care and drive down the quality of resident & staff life. JAMA reported recently the most common treatment for these symptoms is pharmacological despite documented high cost, low efficacy and increased morbidity. We package non-drug interventions for both home and institutional care which manage behavior without drugs.

Home Modifications - Home Alterations - General Remodeling
Submitted: April, 2010

Provide Home Modifications, home alterations and general remodeling services for those that want to "age in" their current homes.

ELDERLUXE: This New Retailer is the First and Only Luxury Collection dedicated to Aging Well
Submitted: April, 2010

ELDERLUXE was formally launched over a year ago as the first and only multi-channel retailer serving the needs of the affluent "elite elder" who demands choice in the products and services they acquire. With a luxury showroom based in Chicago, Illinois, a secure website at www.ELDERLUXE.com and a mail order catalog (1.888.537.LUXE), the retailer prides itself in offering Concierge services and helpful advice when buying for one's self or a loved one.

Online Learning Development
Submitted: April, 2010

Accel e-Media brings together experts in interactive multimedia education, computer-based curriculum design, and Internet technology to create Web-based courses. Accel e-Media: Creates e-learning, including course development, curriculum design, voice-over narration, art and graphics; Provides all registration, testing, certification, tracking & billing; Re-purposes existing traditional instruction to Web-based courses; Hosts e-learning through a state-of-the-art Web engine; Manages and updates courses; and Provides technical support for users.

Advanced Directive On-Line Storage and Retrieval System
Submitted: April, 2010

Any organization or agency can incorporate the Advanced Directive Ledger into their own system with a simple click to the link. They will have full control of who and at what level access shall be provided. Worldwide emergency access can also be made available for the individual's use in a disaster or crisis.

QuietCare Home Health Security System
Submitted: April, 2010

QuietCare is a patented service early detection and early warning system that permits elders to live more safely and independently in their own homes.

HealingHomes, LLC
Submitted: April, 2010

HealingHomes, from Tiverton, RI, is focused on providing innovative, comprehensive, and holistic solutions for home-based living for families with a disabled loved one. Our goal is to maximize freedom and independence for both the care recipient AND the care provider(s). Our solutions enhance every level of human functioning; physical, psychological and social and are reflected by the diverse range of housing and technology products that we provide.

HomeFree at Home
Submitted: April, 2010

A home wandering prevention and resident well being monitoring system.



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