RICHMOND, VA, March 8, 2011 - WellAWARE Systems, the leading developer of next-generation wellness solutions, announced a new partnership with The Ohio Masonic Home, which includes Springfield Masonic Community, Browning Masonic Community and Western Reserve Masonic Community, as well as their home care entity, Cornerstone Home Health and Hospice.

“We are excited to partner with WellAWARE Systems statewide.  We are fully committed to raising the bar and elevating the standard of care being provided to seniors.  Like WellAWARE, we are passionate about improving the safety and quality of care for our residents,” said Mike Williams, COO of The Ohio Masonic Home.  “By offering WellAWARE, we are now able to combine our exceptional hands on care, with the latest in technology innovation, to serve our senior living properties and expand our reach to seniors living at home, including more than 100,000 Masons throughout Ohio.” 

WellAWARE’s advanced “smart sensor” solution supports caregivers by providing insightful, information about resident physiological data (i.e. sleep quality, bathroom visits, activity levels and more).  By proactively responding to trends that may indicate emerging health conditions, caregivers can significantly improve health related outcomes.

“We evaluated other technology solutions, and WellAWARE was in a class by itself.  We were thoroughly impressed with their extensive operational knowledge of senior living and their exceptional service and support,” said Dave Subleski, President of Browning Masonic Community. “WellAWARE is now part of our standard of care in assisted living, and will be included in our new memory care facility opening next year.  WellAWARE will be offered as an optional service package in our independent living.”

“Our residents cover the full spectrum of care – independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care.   WellAWARE provides peace of mind for each of them and their families, in addition to assisting us in identifying changes in care at the time of need,” said Jerry Guest, President of Springfield Masonic Community.  “Offering WellAWARE Systems to the community will be a clear differentiator for us.”

“By utilizing WellAWARE, not only are our residents able to maintain their independence and quality of life, we are able to ensure that we increase care quality and efficiency, and increase length of stay,” said Jay Dettorre, President of Western Reserve Masonic Community.

“The leadership of The Ohio Masonic Home is truly visionary.  We are thrilled to partner with such a forward thinking organization, while supporting the most innovative quality of care for their residents,” said Jeff Noce, CEO of WellAWARE Systems.  “By working nationwide with large senior care providers like The Ohio Masonic Home, Volunteers of America, The Good Samaritan Society, among others, we continue to create a new standard of care and improve the quality of life for seniors, wherever they choose to call home.” 

About WellAWARE Systems
Built in collaboration with the senior living industry, WellAWARE® Systems continues to advance a movement focusing on improving safety and quality of care for seniors through the use of connective technology.  By utilizing innovative passive technology, WellAWARE provides caregivers with a directional guide to proactively identify changes in key wellness indicators such as sleep quality, activity level, bathroom visits and more which significantly improves health related outcomes. For more information on WellAWARE Systems, please visit: www.wellawaresystems.com.

About The Ohio Masonic Home
Since its incorporation in 1890, The Ohio Masonic Home has provided continuous long-term care to residents of the State of Ohio.  The Home serves nearly 750 residents on campuses located in Springfield, Waterville and Medina, Ohio.  The organization also provides home and community-based services in various locations across the state.