Connected Living Teams up With UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, Sodexo and Other Leading Organizations to Support Families for World Alzheimer’s Day
Connected Living Teams up With UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, Sodexo and Other Leading O…
QUINCY, Mass., September 20, 2017 /3BL Media/ - In recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day, Connected Living, a provider of social networking services to families and senior citizens, announced today that it has pledged to donate 15 percent of all proceeds from their app services to UsAgainstAlzheimer’s (UsA2), an innovative nonprofit organization demanding – and delivering – a solution to Alzheimer’s.
“It is hard to find a family anywhere in the world that has not been affected by Alzheimer’s, including my own,” said Sarah Hoit, CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Living, Inc. “We are proud to come together as a public and private partnership, and we are determined to make a significant contribution to helping solve a global epidemic impacting, millions of families all over the world.”Alzheimer’s is a deadly disease that devastates 1 in 3 American families, destroys memories and functional capabilities, and can make it impossible for people with the disease to live fulfilling and independent lives. Connected Living, a free app which can be downloaded on smartphones and tablets, connects families and loved ones via a private, secure, social networking platform. The app allows users to request rides, access a team of people round-the-clock to help organize appointments or purchase groceries, as well as connect them with family and friends. It also helps provide peace-of-mind for caregivers and family members who can track the location of their loved ones and create geo-fences.
“The Connected Living mobile app is a terrific tool to keep families united and informed and help those suffering from Alzheimer’s feel less alone and isolated,” said George Vradenburg, Co-Founder and Chairman of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. “If we are going to solve this cancer-sized problem we need everyone to get involved. We are grateful to Connected Living and their partners for joining us in this fight and for coming together in this innovative way.”
Connected Living and its partners are offering special discounts and promotions for World Alzheimer’s Day, including:
- Connected Living will donate 15 percent of revenue to UsAgainstAlzheimer’s in perpetuity to everyone who puts in the “USA2” code when accessing goods and services through the app.
- Connected Living, Circles and Sodexo are offering a 50 percent discount on the app’s upgrade for concierge services.
- Lyft will contribute $5.00 to UsAgainstAlzheimer’s for each new rider booked through the Connected Living app using the code “USA2.”
- Dementia Friends USA will make the Connected Living mobile app available free to Dementia Friends all across the country to spread awareness and make connections easier for those helping to make communities friendlier for those living with dementia and their care partners.
To participate, users can download the free Connected Living App for iOS or Android at https://app.connectedliving.com and enter the code “USA2.”
“Connections are important for family and friends of those who are living with Alzheimer’s,” said Marc Plumart, Sodexo CEO of Healthcare and Seniors worldwide. “Sodexo is committed to being part of a global solution that gives people the peace of mind and quality of life that comes with personal connections.”
Gyre Renwick, Head of Healthcare Partnerships at Lyft said, “At Lyft we are focused on providing reliable, on-demand transportation that better meets the needs of an aging population. Through partnerships with companies like Connected Living, we are able to provide a vital solution in helping family members who care for those with dementia to get to and from destinations.”
Sandy Markwood, Co-Chair of DFA said, “Combatting isolation and returning respect and control to people living with Alzheimer’s are two of our primary objectives. Through our work with Dementia Friends USA, thousands of Americans are learning how to recognize the signs of dementia and simple actions you can take to be a Dementia Friend and how to personally contribute to making your community dementia friendly. Easy-to-use social technology willmake it easier for the people living with dementia and their care partners to connect and support each other. We salute the efforts of the countless organizations and caregivers and pay special tribute to them on World Alzheimer’s Day.”
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About Connected Living, Inc.: Connected Living is a social impact company that pioneered private social networks and technology, demonstrating how better connections contribute to happier and healthier lives. The new Connected Living mobile app enables family members of all ages to stay in touch easily and privately despite geographic distances and busy schedules. The app also provides relevant content, access to vital goods and services such as food and transportation and therefore enhanced “peace of mind.” The Connected Living mobile app is currently available for iOS and Android mobile devices. To download the Connected Living mobile app, visit https://app.connectedliving.com
About UsAgainstAlzheimer’s: UsAgainstAlzheimer’s (UsA2) is an innovative non-profit organization demanding – and delivering – a solution to Alzheimer’s. Driven by the suffering of millions of families, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s presses for greater urgency from government, industry and the scientific community in the quest for an Alzheimer’s cure – accomplishing this through effective leadership, collaborative advocacy, and strategic investments. More information can be found at: http://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/.
Contact: Ranit Schmelzer, 202-538-1065, rschmelzer@usagainstalzheimers.org
About Sodexo, Inc.: Sodexo delivers more than 100 services across North America that enhance organizational performance, contribute to local communities and improve quality of life. The Fortune Global 500 company is a leader in delivering sustainable, integrated facilities management and foodservice operations. Learn more about Sodexo at its corporate blog, Sodexo Insights.
Contact: Enrico Dinges, Sodexo, Inc., 301 987 4393, enrico.dinges@sodexo.com
About Circles Concierge Services: Circles provides business solutions that solve for a variety of human resource, facilities management and brand challenges. Our support services positively impact the brand experience by making it more convenient, more rewarding and more engaging to work for or to do business with our customers.
Contact: Ronni Schorr, 609-897-7800, ronni.schorr@sodexo.com
About Lyft: Lyft was founded in June 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. Lyft is the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S and is available to 94 percent of the US population. Lyft is preferred by drivers and passengers for its safe and friendly experience, and its commitment to effecting positive change for the future of our cities.
About Dementia Friendly America and Dementia Friends USA: Through the work of over 35 national, leading organizations, the Dementia Friendly America initiative is catalyzing a movement to more effectively support and serve those across America who are living with dementia and their family and friend care partners. Dementia Friends USA is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people touched by dementia.
Contact: Jeanne Anthony, 202-872-0888, janthony@n4a.org
