Richmond, VA, May 11, 2011 – WellAWARE Systems, the developer of breakthrough technology designed to enable proactive and preventative senior care, announced its partnership with Volunteers of America (VOA) has been expanded to include all VOA assisted living and memory care managed communities.
“Senior care providers have an undeniable obligation to provide the best care possible for the residents entrusted in their care. That means finding new, more efficient ways of delivering care that identifies health issues before they become major health conditions,” said Wayne Olson, SVP, Healthcare Operations, VOA. “Our vision and our responsibility are to raise the bar and establish a new standard of senior care that will combine the latest innovative technology with the best hands-on care possible. Without question, WellAWARE is the partner that will help us make our vision a reality.”
WellAWARE’s advanced “smart sensor” solution supports caregivers by providing insightful, actionable data about resident wellness and overall health (i.e. sleep quality, bathroom visits, activity levels and more). By proactively responding to data trends that may indicate emerging health conditions, caregivers can significantly improve health related outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with emergency room visits and hospital admissions.
“As providers, it’s critical for us to challenge ourselves to find solutions that improve care quality, while simultaneously reducing healthcare costs. WellAWARE is the only technology on the market that provides insight into the health of our residents and objective data regarding the changes in sleep quality as opposed to just presence in bed. This solution allows caregivers to identify changes in wellness sooner, thereby avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions for issues such as adverse medication reactions, falls and viral infections,” said Olson.
“We are honored to expand our partnership with such a forward thinking organization as VOA. With our shared vision of revolutionizing senior care through the use of innovative technology, our focused goal is to improve the quality of life of seniors while offering greater peace of mind for their family members,” said Jeff Noce, CEO of WellAWARE Systems. “We are committed to creating a new standard of care 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 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 Volunteers of America
Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need live healthy, safe and productive lives. Since 1896, our ministry of service has supported and empowered America’s most vulnerable groups, including seniors, people with disabilities, at-risk youth, men and women returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, those recovering from addictions and many others. Through hundreds of human service programs, including housing and health care, Volunteers of America helps more than 2 million people in over 400 communities. We offer a variety of services for older Americans, in particular, that allow them to maintain their independence and quality of life – everything from an occasional helping hand to full-time care. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.