Date: Jun 18, 2013 Source: Senior Housing News (
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Touchtown Apps Roll Out in Denver Retirement Community The first wave of tablets with the new Touchtown Resident Apps is arriving at senior living communities and residents are quickly learning how to use the new technology. Among those receiving the Touchtown tech are all 167 independent living residents at Clermont Park, a Denver retirement community. Touchtown Resident Apps provides a platform for seniors to stay connected through event sign-ups, daily checkins instant messages, transportation requests, dining information and housekeeping services. The apps' interface includes large icons and text, navigation, scrolling ability and a text-to-speech feature.
"It's a communication tool that helps improve the quality of life for residents at senior living communities," says Jeff Pepper, president and CEO of Touchtown. "And for organizations, Touchtown Resident Apps can be integrated with workflow or point-of-sale systems to help streamline operations."
Touchtown offers more than 20 apps for senior living communities to choose from, each customizable on a community and individual level. Additional apps range from health and wellness resources to directories to a variety of interactive communication and information-sharing tools. "We're already seeing how the apps allow for better and more personalized communication with residents," says Jill Vitale - Aussem, executive director of Clermont Park. "It promotes interaction, gives residents an added sense of freedom, and also safety and security." From making reservations at the community restaurant or signing up for an exercise class, residents will be able to say "There's an app for that." http://seniorhousingnews.com/2013/06/18/senior
