SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DISH and
Independa, the global leader in remote engagement technologies, are
transforming the way people interact with entertainment and
healthcare services, whether at home or in senior living
communities. Today at the Connected Health Summit, the companies
announced that DISH's voice remote is now compatible with the
Independa AnyTV Companion. When the Independa system is connected
to a television installed with DISH's Wally receiver, users can
easily control both their TV entertainment and Independa services
with DISH's voice remote.
Launched in 2016, the Independa AnyTV Companion is a candy
bar-sized set-back box that turns any TV with an HDMI connection
into a bi-directional engagement platform for residential homes and
organizations focused on senior living, home care, behavioral
health and addiction recovery.
With Independa's award-winning technology, users can schedule
appointments, receive medication reminders, engage with others via
video chat and messaging, and stay up-to-date on community
information, like dining menus and event calendars, directly on
their television. The platform is also compatible with health
sensors and devices, like blood pressure monitors and scales,
providing organizations and loved ones with a holistic view of the
Independa user.
"Television is the main source of entertainment and news for
many older Americans," said Alistair
Chatwin, vice president of DISH Business. "By combining the
Independa system with our technology, we're turning the TV into a
solution that delivers services to help provide a better quality of
life, as well as operational efficiencies for organizations in
senior care."
"Parks Associates research reports 29 percent of seniors
age 65 and older find it appealing to have a video consultation
with a doctor directly through their TV," said Elizabeth Parks, senior vice president at Parks
Associates. "TV-enabled video solutions allow access to in-home
care experiences for seniors who want to stay independent in their
homes."
DISH's voice remote interprets natural language to control
navigation, search and content selection on Wally. It also features
motion-activated backlighting and two custom buttons: one to launch
the Independa system and the other to signal professionals and
loved ones for support.
"Independa and DISH are delivering an industry first, where a
second remote is not needed for the operation of the Independa
system," said Kian Saneii, founder and CEO of Independa.
"Simplicity and ease of use are key factors here, and DISH
customers can now enjoy all the benefits of an Independa system
right on their TVs, without the need for a computer, tablet or
smartphone. No passwords, no software updates – nothing new to
learn."
For more information, visit DISH's senior living page.
About DISH
Since 1980, DISH has served as the
disruptive force in pay-TV, driving innovation and value on behalf
of consumers. By listening to customers and taking bold steps to
make TV better, DISH's award-winning entertainment technology and
in-home installation services remain unmatched by competitors. DISH
continues to push the industry forward with its over-the-top
television service, Sling TV. DISH Network L.L.C. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH), a Fortune 250
company. Visit www.dish.com.
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About Independa
Independa, Inc., is the global leader
in remote engagement technologies. Founded in 2009, Independa helps
people stay at their residence of choice longer, safer and more
comfortably, delaying or even preventing the next episode or stage
of care, while also increasing organizational effectiveness and
operational efficiencies across the care continuum. Independa
enables the best remote engagement and care by leveraging its
award-winning software platform to integrate across the TV and
other everyday devices, improving quality of life and quality of
care while reducing operational costs. Visit www.independa.com.
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