Dec 11 Grandcare Systems Training

Thursday, December 11, 2008
An Introduction to GrandCare Systems
9:00am – 11:00am
Assistive Technology Resource Room, Midlands Center, Columbia

Presenter: Stacey Pierce, Director of Home Services, The Oaks, Orangeburg, SC

There is huge demand for an enabling technology for our decreasing numbers of caregivers. In a series of focus groups with people age 50-65, the Center for Aging Services Technologies found that most participants are seeking a technology that allows them and their parents more freedom and the ability to stay independent. The study showed that those nearing retirement want technology that can enrich communication, alleviate the challenges of daily life and preserve social connectedness.

This presentation will show how GrandCare Systems explores a new frontier in technology using the Internet, the senior’s television to communicate and wireless sensors to monitor wellness, motion, temperature, door, blood pressure cuff, weight scale, and more.

The breakthrough technology allows family and caregivers to virtually connect with loved ones by sending pictures, videos, reminders, emails, calendar appointments, messages and news/weather updates directly to a private channel on the loved one’s television. The loved one needs no technical knowledge to enjoy this new GC “Communication Station”. Meanwhile, various smart sensors placed around the home can assure family members that their loved one is comfortable, happy, healthy and truly independent at home. The rules are easily set up online and customized to the loved one’s lifestyle. GrandCare leaves the caregivers (who know the loved one best) 100% in charge, with no third party interference.

With this system, family and other caregivers can be wholly involved in the care of loved ones, whether they live across the street or across the country. The training is in the Assistive Technology Resource and Demonstration Center so no food or drink please.

Cost: Free! This class has a maximum of 18 participants.
To register for this presentation:

Option 1: Complete the online registration form at http://www.sc.edu/scatp/forms/trainingregform12-11-08.html
Option 2: Email Sally Young at Sally.Young@uscmed.sc.edu
Option 3: Call Sally Young at (803) 935-5263 or 800-915-4522.
Option 4: Fax your registration information to (803) 935-5342. Please include your name, organization, address, email address, phone.