Volunteers of America Launches WellAWARE Sleep Quality Sensors into Skilled Nursing Communities Nationwide

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WellAWARE Systems, the developer of breakthrough technology designed to enable proactive and preventive senior care, announced its partnership with Volunteers of America has expanded to include all Volunteers of America skilled nursing communities. This expansion will result in WellAWARE’s availability throughout every segment of the care continuum Volunteers of America serves, including assisted living, independent living, memory care and, now, 1,200 skilled nursing beds.

“The unique challenges facing the senior living industry are driving forward thinking providers such as Volunteers of America to seek innovative care delivery models that focus on quality, operational efficiencies and provide a tangible market differentiation”

“As our industry faces unprecedented financial and competitive pressures, Volunteers of America firmly believes the adoption of technology will determine the most successful organizations. Those who choose to use technology to create clearly defined market differentiation and cost-effectively reposition their assets will be able to successfully overcome today’s challenges and drive their bottom line,” said Wayne Olson, SVP, Healthcare Operations, Volunteers of America. “After our initial launch of WellAWARE within assisted living and our memory care neighborhoods, we quickly realized care quality and operational efficiencies that made a significant impact to our resident’s wellness and our business. We are now seeing the same results as we launch this state-of-the-art technology into the skilled nursing setting.”

WellAWARE’s advanced “smart sensor” solution supports caregivers by providing insightful, actionable data about resident wellness and overall health. By proactively responding to data trends that may indicate emerging health conditions, caregivers can significantly improve health related outcomes. WellAWARE also helps providers drive operational efficiencies by reducing emergency room visits and preventable hospital readmissions, stabilizing occupancy and creating a tangible marketing differentiator.

“As we continue to roll out through our skilled nursing communities, we are finding WellAWARE to be the voice for those who cannot self-report in long term care. And, this solution provides clear insight into possible health concerns that may impede performance in physical therapy, such as pain management for rehabilitation residents. In both situations, we have the best of both worlds – the ability to deliver the highest quality hands-on care in the most operationally efficient manner,” Olson said.

“The unique challenges facing the senior living industry are driving forward thinking providers such as Volunteers of America to seek innovative care delivery models that focus on quality, operational efficiencies and provide a tangible market differentiation,” said Jeff Noce, Chief Executive Officer, WellAWARE Systems. “We are excited to expand our partnership with Volunteers of America and continue to strengthen our joint commitment to create 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. Please visit WellAWARE at LeadingAge, Washington, DC, October 15-18, in the Idea House and Booth #1850 in the Expo.

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 veterans, 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.