Electronic Health Reporter

BLACK+DECKER launches BLACK+DECKER Health – a new product category within the BLACK+DECKER brand that will be dedicated to providing health and wellness solutions direct-to-consumers. As part of this announcement, the company has introduced goVia, a new product line of emergency response systems (PERS) designed to promote confident mobility for active older Americans.

“For more than 110 years, BLACK+DECKER has been a trusted manufacturer of power tools and products for the home,” said Sean O’Brien, product director, BLACK+DECKER Health. “Now, as part of BLACK+DECKER Health, goVia will help provide an extra layer of protection at home and on-the-go to create a world in which active older Americans can be more confident, maintain their lifestyle, and age in place.”

Each product in the goVia line of personal emergency response systems features 24/7 monitoring with a paid monthly subscription powered by Medical Guardian, a leading provider of innovative, connected care solutions for older adults and caregivers which will connect users to trained emergency operators should they need any assistance.

The full product line includes:

·         MINI – a discreet, portable, and wearable on-the-go device that includes nationwide cellular coverage on Verizon 4G LTE.

• Compact, lightweight design that fits perfectly on belts, in bags or around the neck with the included lanyard.
• Track the device location using GPS, WiFi and Triangulation.
• Battery life of up to 5 days.

·         MOVE – a lightweight, wearable on-the-go device that includes nationwide cellular coverage on AT&T.

• The device has optional wearable help buttons that, when pressed from up to 300 feet of the base station device, will connect users to operators.
• While on the go, the water-resistant device can be worn on a belt or tucked into a purse or pocket.
• While at home, the device can remain on the charging station and the optional wearable help button can be worn as a neck pendant or wristband. Wearable buttons will not connect to operators if outside the 300 ft. range from the device.
• Track the device location using GPS and AT&T cellular service.
• Up to 24-hour battery life with a single charge.

·         HOME Classic – a personal emergency response device for both in and around your home.

• Wear the emergency button as a neck pendant, wristband or simply utilize the base station.
• The waterproof, wearable help buttons have a coverage range of up to 1,300 feet from the base station device. Wearable buttons will not connect to operators if outside the 1,300 ft. range from the base station device.
• Connects to a landline for an added layer of protection at home.
• Features a backup battery of up to 32 hours in the event of unexpected power outages.

·         HOME Wireless – a personal emergency response device for both in and around your home with no landline required.

• Wear emergency button as a neck pendant, wristband or simply utilize the base station.
• The waterproof, wearable help buttons have a coverage range of up to 600 feet from the base station device. Wearable buttons will not connect to operators if outside the 600 ft. range from the base station device.
• Features a backup battery of up to 30 hours in the event of unexpected power outages.
• Operates on included nationwide AT&T cellular network; no landline required.

·         HOME Fall Detection – an auto-fall detection device that can automatically detect a change in motion brought about by a fall, monitor for the impact associated with a landing, and automatically connect to emergency operators without the need for a landline.

• Wear as a neck pendant, wristband or simply utilize the base station.
• The waterproof, wearable help buttons have a coverage range of up to 600 feet from the base station device. Wearable buttons will not connect to operators if outside the 600 ft. range from the base station device.
• Features a backup battery of up to 30 hours in the event of unexpected power outages.
• Operates on included nationwide AT&T cellular network; no landline required.

The goVia line is available now. For more information on goVia and other BLACK+DECKER Health products, visit www.blackanddeckerhealth.com.