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Heritage Woods Embraces SafelyYou as a Trusted Technology to Reduce Resident Fall Risk and Enhance Senior Living
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 21, 2023) – SafelyYou, the pioneer in empowering safer, more person-centered care through real-time AI video technology and round-the-clock remote clinical experts, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Heritage Woods, a senior living community in Agawam, MA. As a trusted technology ally, SafelyYou has deployed its world-leading AI video technology within the community, revolutionizing the approach to fall risk mitigation and resident well-being.
SafelyYou's AI-enabled cameras deliver unparalleled accuracy, detecting 99.5% of observed events while care staff is immediately alerted for assistance. The clear fall videos empower care staff to assess the severity of falls and make well-informed decisions regarding the need for emergency services. Additionally, SafelyYou's clinical experts support the community's care staff in identifying the root causes of falls and implementing effective interventions to mitigate the risk of future incidents. This unique combination of cutting-edge technology and expert insights has resulted in a remarkable 40% reduction in falls and an 80% decrease in fall-related emergency room visits within communities utilizing SafelyYou.
“Our adoption of SafelyYou's AI video technology reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative care solutions and prioritizing resident well-being,” states Melissa Powell, Chief Operating Officer. “We are excited to offer this advanced technology and safety feature to our residents and their families. We are setting a new industry standard for senior care.”
"We’re honored to work with Heritage Woods, a trailblazer in the US senior care landscape," commented George Netscher, founder and CEO of SafelyYou. "Our core mission has always been to elevate the standard of care for seniors by providing innovative solutions for fall detection and prevention. Collaborating with Heritage Woods allows us to further that mission and continue to create safer environments that positively impact the lives of residents, families, and staff."
About SafelyYou
SafelyYou, established in 2015 through CEO George Netscher's doctoral research and inspired by his family's personal experience with Alzheimer's disease, emerged from UC Berkeley's Artificial Intelligence Research Lab, renowned as one of the world's top five AI research groups. SafelyYou's passionate mission is to empower safer, person-centered dementia care through state-of-the-art AI video technology and 24/7 remote clinical experts. The company's innovative solutions are embraced by skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities throughout North America, ranging from national organizations to regional and local providers. SafelyYou is one of the five most innovative fall technologies referenced in the Senate Falls Report (2019). https://safely-you.com/
About Heritage Woods
Heritage Woods is an Assisted/Senior Living Community offering residents a dynamic lifestyle that promotes mind, body and spirit wellness. At Heritage Woods, we are able to offer a variety of sizes and styles of apartments to fit the unique social and financial needs of the prospective resident. Our residents enjoy many amenities including restaurant-style dining, a wide array of social, educational and spiritual activities and entertainment, transportation to medical appointments, housekeeping and laundry. In addition, Heritage Woods offers a cozy, secure memory support community with 18 private apartments and a beautiful enclosed courtyard. Our memory support community offers residents specialized programming and meaningful activities, all overseen by our dedicated Memory Support Director.
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