GreatCall launches suite of connected health-and-safety products and services through Rite Aid
SAN DIEGO — GreatCall on Wednesday announced that its suite of connected health and safety products and services is available in more than 4,000 Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide. By offering mobile health solutions in-store and integrating their wellness initiatives at Rite Aid pharmacies, GreatCall is transforming health care for the way shoppers age, the company stated.
The rollout of GreatCall’s lineup, including the Touch3 smartphone Splash mobile medical alert device and Jitterbug5 flip phone — and through them, a portfolio of health and safety services at Rite Aid — will be completed by mid-October 2014. The custom displays include the full product range, demo phones and brochures.
“Today’s older adults are redefining the way we age, and GreatCall’s mission is to provide them with usable solutions to keep them thriving,” stated Bill Yates, CMO of GreatCall. “Through Rite Aid, a company that shares our mission, we are bringing this vision to life. This is a critical step in a broader active aging strategy.”
The companies’ shared commitment to wellness aligns at a number of levels, from the Rite Aid pharmacy app that comes preloaded on all Touch3 smartphones sold at Rite Aid to a much broader focus on the 65+ market and the collateral and outreach to support it.
GreatCall’s active aging services include:
5Star service – U.S.-based NAED Certified Response agents use the phone’s GPS and information provided in the user’s personal profile, to confirm the user’s location and effectively evaluate the situation. Agents provide the connection to whichever emergency services are required, from medication questions to emergency dispatch services;
Urgent Care provides 24/7 unlimited access to speak with registered nurses or board certified doctors anytime, anywhere without having to travel to a doctor’s office or make a copayment;
MedCoach medication reminder app enables users to easily follow medication schedules as prescribed by their doctors;
The GreatCall Link app gives family caregivers peace of mind by providing both critical information in an urgent situation and snapshots of normal daily activities. Friends and family who download the Link app to their smartphone will receive an alert when the user of a GreatCall device contacts a 5Star agent in an emergency, including the date, time of call and type of help provided. In addition, the app provides information on daily events such as current locations, power status, and a list of activities to ensure that daily routines are normal and the device is charged and in use;
Brain Games improve cognitive functions, improve memory and sharpen focus while providing fun; and
Check-in Calls are friendly, automated calls that can be scheduled to check in on a family member, providing peace of mind.