Posts Tagged ‘Connected Living’

Connected Living Brings Social Networking to Seniors

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

Social networking for seniors is something all together different. Products like Connected Living enables seniors, who are notoriously analogue, to communicate in new ways.  Think about that for a second.  Imagine the joy your grandfather or mom would feel if they were introduced to a communication tool that helped give them a louder, more creative and more up-to-date voice in a society that is notorious for silencing seniors.  Better late then never!  We love MyWay Village’s mission statement:

To enhance the lives of seniors by empowering them to connect with family, friends and community.

Read post here: Brendondavid.com on Connected Living…

Uma and Dorothy

Advancing Technology to Keep Seniors Independent

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

A new briefing paper from the Center for Technology and Aging outlines seven technologies that can improve the care and independence of older adults, including those with chronic conditions.

This fall, the center will solicit proposals for its Medication Optimization Technologies grants. The goal is to promote technologies that can help older adults take the right medications at the right time.

Connected Living takes part in the AAHSA House at the annual meeting and exposition

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

MyWay Village, Inc. will be displaying its Connecting Living Program at the annual AAHSA meeting and exposition, Nov. 8-11 in Chicago, and will be part of the AAHSA House.  Where technology and design meet the future of aging…The AAHSA House is where prospects can experience how technologies are improving seniors’ health, safety and quality of life while empowering them to remain independent in their own homes.  Read about the construction of the AAHSA house:

AAHSA House video

MyWay Village launches Connected Living at Summerville at Farm Pond in Framingham, MA

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

MyWay Village attends FALA Conference

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

MyWay Village made a splash at the Florida Assisted Living Association 2009 Annual Conference & Trade Show at Sanibel Harbour Resort in Fort Meyers Florida where the theme was “Crossing the Bridge, From Facility to Community” http://www.falausa.com/index.php

Connected Living Launch – Isle at Emerald Court, Tewksbury, MA

Friday, August 7th, 2009

We had another successful launch of Connected Living yesterday, this time at Isle at Emerald Court. 

Emeritus at Wilson Mountain launch

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

This afternoon we completed the formal launch of Connected Living in Dedham, MA at the Emeritus at Wilson Mountain community. As usual there was a festive atmosphere in the air. The Activities Director, Susan, was a fabulous host and after our interactive presentation there were drinks and food for all. The digital directory, complete with a profile and photo for each resident, is almost at 100%. Not bad before our formal opening and the introduction of the computer lab!

Connected Living in Chicago and Boston

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

There’s a very nice article on us and our efforts on the Senior Housing News website. The link to the article is here.

MyWay Village, a senior-focused technology company to help seniors get online in an easy and social way, recently announced it is a seeing dramatic increase in users at senior living communities throughout the country. The company just finished rolling out its Connected Living™ program with Chicago-based Brookdale in Boston and Chicago.

The company just finished rolling out its Connected Living™ program with Chicago-based Brookdale in Boston and Chicago. Residents at communities in both cities have shown up in record numbers for the launch events.

The initial participation has jumped from three percent to 36 percent active senior users who are now using the social media technology and personal training to stay connected with other residents, family and friends. More than 66 percent of residents have signed on to the community digital directory to put in a profile for others to see.

It is gratifying for all of us at MyWay Village to see such a reception for our program. We see everyday that seniors want to learn new things, especially when it allows them to connect with family and friends.

Tewksbury senior living community gets connected

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

The Tewksbury Advocate has an article today on our new Connected Living launch with Isle at Emerald Court!

Excerpt:
MyWay Village provides ongoing support to retirement communities, residents and their families through a team of “Ambassadors” who provide individualized help for seniors, and who lead group activities and classes on computer use, memoir sharing, and book clubs.

“It is our goal to foster an environment that encourages us to make a difference in the lives of our residents,” said Dan Carignan, executive director for Isle at Emerald Court. “The personal support of an Ambassador is an ideal way to help our first time computer users get online.”

“Seniors are excited to participate,” said Sarah Hoit, CEO and Co-Founder of MyWay Village. “They have so much to share, and once connected, are spending hours writing memoirs and messaging with their families. Families now have a better communication link to their loved ones. It gives them peace of mind.”