1211 E 18th St., PO Box 887, Carroll, Iowa 51401
712-792-5500
Utilizing Technology

ENHANCED LIVING

Providing Care and Promoting Independence

Community homes and apartments in Carroll and Glidden are maintained and cared for by New Hope. These homes may be staffed 24-hours a day, or they may utilize our Enhanced Living system. Enhanced living offers remote support to individuals during overnight hours, giving adults with disabilities in homes that use the system increased independence and dignity.

GrandCare

Home Automation and Self Support

GrandCare is a touchscreen-based remote support platform. Screens are mounted on walls or placed on flat surfaces around the home. Combined with other home automation systems such as voice activation, monitored doorbell, and indoor cameras, motion sensors, and fire alarms, Enhanced Living helps achieve new levels of independence.

Remote Support Features

  • Wireless motion & health sensors
  • ADL & medication reminders
  • HIPAA secure video chat
  • Check in button & support requests
  • Instructional videos & more
  • Text to speech

Enrichment & Engagement Features

  • Games, radio, and audio books
  • To-Do task list, daily schedule, chores & cooking
  • Locked-down videos and photos
  • Family video chat, only authorized callers allowed
  • Weather, clock, date & more

Tools for Support Staff

  • Rule-based notification alerts
  • On-site installation & staff training
  • Video Chat check-ins
  • Reporting & more

 

How You Can Help

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