On Monday, February 3rd, ConnectedLiving successfully launched at Baldwin House, an American House senior living community. Forty excited residents packed the dining room to learn about the brand new technology program arriving at their community.
ConnectedLiving is the senior living industry’s leading resident, family and staff engagement solution. ConnectedLiving is the first senior-focused technology program to help older adults get online in a fun, secure, easy and social way. By combining senior-focused technology with the personal training and support to ensure adoption, ConnectedLiving is enriching the lives of seniors, their family members, and caregivers around the country.
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Executive Director of Baldwin House, Pat Lodish opened up the presentation by giving a warm welcome and introducing the ConnectedLiving team and program to the community. Resident Charlie Hicks and Anne Teach were very excited to win gift cards during trivia. Anne, who is 96 years old, cannot wait to gain computer skills and Skype with her family. Ethel Mertz, was thrilled when her son, daughter-in law, and two grandkids faces appeared on the big screen for a surprise Skype call!
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The launch event concluded with a ribbon cutting for the brand new digital display in the Baldwin House lobby. Following the ribbon cutting, residents surrounded the computers in the lab to get a sneak peak of the ConnectedLiving Network and many signed up for classes with their trainer, Karen Loy.
ConnectedLiving is a company driven by social impact, and is committed to the idea that a connected life transforms the experience of aging. The company currently serves more than 35,000 seniors in 300+ communities across 30 states from CCRCs to nursing homes.