NurtureWatch selects Sierra Wireless IoT solution to improve quality of life for the elderly
April 24 2019 - 4:00PM
Business Wire
Sierra Wireless’ IoT solution enables
NurtureWatch tracking and monitoring features that help elderly
people maintain a safe, healthy and independent lifestyle
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the leading provider
of fully integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of
Things (IoT), today announced that its IoT connectivity solution is
enabling tracking and communications for the NurtureWatch, a
wearable device that helps elderly people stay safe, healthy and
independent.
Bob Bilbruck, Acting Chief Marketing Officer, NurtureWatch,
said: “The number of individuals in the 70+ age bracket is growing,
placing stress on care facilities and family members. Sierra
Wireless’ IoT solution provides the reliability that NurtureWatch
needs to give elderly people their independence back, with key
features to monitor their health and keep them connected with
family and caregivers. The NurtureWatch is about 1/10th the cost of
a full-time care giver and helps elderly people live independently
for longer.”
The expense of continuous, at-home care is one of the primary
reasons that elderly people move into care facilities. For families
and healthcare companies, the NurtureWatch can offset the cost of
supporting elderly people and help them live independently in their
homes for longer. In addition to 24/7 heart rate monitoring and
fall detection, the NurtureWatch provides pill reminders to ensure
medication compliance, GPS location tracking and geo-fencing to
help elderly people stay in safe locations, and an SOS button and
two-way calling to guarantee that they can quickly and easily call
for help.
Marc Overton, Chief Solutions Officer, Sierra Wireless, said:
“The NutureWatch is a great example of how IoT solutions are
transforming lives. It empowers elderly people to maintain their
independence and improve quality of life for themselves and their
families.”
The NutureWatch is paired with a smartphone to keep elderly
people connected and provide a safety net that allows constant
monitoring and gives them greater independence – without the
expense or intrusion of a 24/7 caregiver. To develop their
solution, NurtureWatch teamed up with Captjur, a services and
technology company based in California.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795
or visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
Resources:
- Whitepaper: How to Get IoT Connectivity
Right
- Infographic: How to Get IoT
Connectivity Right
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is an IoT pioneer,
empowering businesses and industries to transform and thrive in the
connected economy. Customers Start with Sierra because we offer a
device to cloud solution, comprised of embedded and networking
solutions seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud and
connectivity services. OEMs and enterprises worldwide rely on our
expertise in delivering fully integrated solutions to reduce
complexity, turn data into intelligence and get their connected
products and services to market faster. Sierra Wireless has more
than 1,300 employees globally and operates R&D centers in North
America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit
www.sierrawireless.com.
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Kim HomeniukSierra WirelessMedia Relationsphone: +1 604 233
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David ClimieSierra WirelessInvestor Relationsphone: +1 604 321
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