We would like to thank our 2009 Silvers Summit Sponsors and Partners.
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AARP’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all as we age, leading positive social change and delivering value to members through information, advocacy and service. AARP Services Inc., the wholly owned taxable subsidiary of AARP, managed the relationships with AARP-endorsed providers, which offer high value products and services that help AARP members live better lives. | |
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The Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) is a major initiative bringing together researchers from universities, technology companies, facility administrators and government representatives. CAST is a program of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging . CAST focuses on the application of technology and the policy issues that impacting how technology is utilized to provide aging services. For example, initial policy discussions may deal with issues such as reimbursement, privacy and different types of liability implications. CAST will drive technology solutions and play a critical role in bringing together researchers and providers. | |
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Clarity®, a Division of Plantronics , Inc. is the leading supplier of amplified telephones, notification systems, assistive listening devices and other communications devices for the Hard of Hearing and Deaf communities. Clarity® Power™ patented technology truly and positively impacts people's lives with every product created. Clarity produces three distinct product lines: Clarity, Clarity Professional® and Walker® handset / test sets. And while Clarity products may come in myriad shapes, sizes and features, there's one unifying feature common to all of Clarity's products: the ability to provide a reliable, effective and innovative means of communicating. | |
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The Continua Health Alliance is a group of technology, healthcare and fitness companies dedicated to establishing an ecosystem of connected personal health and fitness products and services, making it possible for patients, caregivers and health care providers to more proactively address ongoing health care needs.The Alliance is creating design guidelines that are based on proven connectivity standards. The Continua Alliance is also creating a product certification logo program with a consumer recognizable logo signifying the promise of interoperability with other certified products. | |
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Microsoft's principal activity is to develop, manufacture, license and support a wide range of software products for a multitude of computing devices. It's operates in five segments: Client; Server and Tools; Online Services Business; Microsoft Business Division; Entertainment and Devices Division. The software products include scalable operating systems for servers, personal computers and intelligent devices; server applications for client or server environments; information worker productivity applications; business solutions applications and software development tools. | |
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 Founded in 2002 by members of the hearing-impaired community, ClearSounds Communications has risen to become the leading manufacturer of cutting-edge assistive listening devices for individuals experiencing mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Our successes can be attributed to the passion our stakeholders and employees share for helping customers experience a life rich in conversation. |
 Dakim, Inc. , founded in 2001, is a provider of innovative cognitive fitness solutions designed to improve quality of life for aging individuals with normal brain function as well as those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The company’s solutions also enable senior living providers and home caregivers to provide effective mental stimulation while actually reducing the cost of care. |
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 Myine Electronics® manufactures fun radios anyone can set up and use. Our radios remove complicated features allowing people to use them quickly without instruction manuals. At CES, we will be displaying digital radios with what you would expect in technology but with a new twist. All of our products allow users to listen to subscription free music without the use of a computer. |
 MedSignals® offers communicating pillboxes to aid medication adherence. These smart portable devices alert at pill-times, time-stamp lid openings, upload data to servers daily, and distribute Smart Charts to authorized caregivers electronically. Also introducing our VitalSignals® portfolio of Bluetooth-connecting home bio-monitors that integrate vital sign readings with the patient's pill compliance. |
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 HP , the world's largest technology company, provides printing and personal computing products and IT services, software and solutions that simplify the technology experience for consumers and businesses. |
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 Posit Science works with a global team of scientists to build scientifically validated, non-invasive programs for improving brain health. These practical tools act on breakthroughs in the science of brain plasticity–the ability of the brain to change itself at any age. Unlike other companies that exercise memory directly, our programs focus on the brain’s diverse systems and target the roots of memory and thinking. Our initial program, the Brain Fitness Program, is designed to improve auditory processing and memory, while our latest program, Cortex with InSight, targets the brain’s visual processing center. |
 Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) , headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS FreestyleTM and POGOTM. |
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 MAXSA Innovations is dedicated to creating innovative automotive accessories, solar lighting and unique consumer products. Products include garage parking aids, safety lights and vests, 12 Volt heated travel blankets, solar garden lights and solar motion lights. Our solar and battery powered motion lights provide bright, safe, outdoor lighting anywhere – no electricity needed! |
 Quality of Life Technology (QoLT) Center - An NSF Engineering Research Center, a partnership of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. The overriding theme of QoLT is the creation of intelligent technologies and systems that unobtrusively enhance quality of life, primarily for seniors and those with disabilities. As a step beyond assistive technology, Quality of Life Technology has intelligence to understand an individual’s intent and can adapt to enhance that individual’s specific capabilities. It will provide unprecedented functional and cognitive assistance, augmenting capabilities in all aspects of an individual’s life. |
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 HeartMath® LLC is a cutting-edge performance company providing scientifically validated programs, products, and technologies to improve health and well-being while dramatically reducing stress and boosting performance and productivity. Their award-winning technologies include the emWave Personal Stress Reliever® and the emWave® PC Stress Relief System. HeartMath research has demonstrated the critical link between emotions, heart function, and cognitive performance. Their research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals such as American Journal of Cardiology, Stress Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, and Journal of the American College of Cardiology. HeartMath clients include Mayo Health System, BlueCross BlueShield, Sutter Health, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, and Duke Medical Center. |
 PharmaSURVEYOR is the most advanced drug safety utility, addressing the crisis of Adverse Drug Effects that claim the life of 1 in 10 Americans at a cost of $177 Billion annually. Powered by combinatorial risk assessment and resolution, consumers, clinicians, providers and payers can now identify, diagnose and resolve adverse drug effects. PharmaSURVEYOR is accessible as a web application, integrates with EMR, EHR and PHR and is applicable to Medication Therapy Management and Medication Reconciliation. |
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 Doro , creator of popular phone designs in Europe for over 30 years, offers an exciting range of ergonomically designed products to empower baby boomers and active seniors with mobile and corded phones. Doro collaborates with award-winning experts in ergonomics to meticulously research and develop phones offering unparalleled ease-of-use, providing only the technology features that baby boomers and seniors use most. |
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