iKare Announces the Addition of Laura Guluzzy to FamilyLink Team

Ashburn, VA, October 24, 2012 --(PR.com)-- iKare Corporation is pleased to announce that Gerontologist, Laura Guluzzy of the San Francisco Bay Area has joined the company as Community Outreach Director for its FamilyLink division. Ms. Guluzzy has a background in Aging industries in both public and private sectors. She was published in the 2012 San Francisco State Graduate Studies Research and Creative Works Showcase, "Senior Coastsiders-A Model Senior Center" and awarded a scholarship from 60 Plus. She graduated from Notre Dame De Namur University receiving a BS in Human Services with concentrations in Counseling and Administration, and a minor in Psychology. She has served in Senior Services for the City of Belmont, California, and was a Marketing Director in Kona, Hawaii, for a retirement community with 3-levels of care. Her interest in aging peaked when she was caregiver to her grandmother seeing her through the journey of Alzheimer's and Congestive Heart Failure. She developed an Intergenerational Communication program for undergraduate and high school levels. In Laura’s words, “I am thrilled to be joining the iKare team. I believe FamilyLink has those qualifications to keep seniors socially connected with an easy to use activity monitoring device that allows for aging in place with dignity and respect while easing family worry.”

iKare’s President of Consumer Products, Michael O’Connor, had this to say: “We are delighted to bring Laura on to lead FamilyLink’s community outreach and sales efforts in the Bay Area. Her background and knowledge of the industry will be invaluable, and she shares in our company’s passion to help seniors age in place with dignity.”

FamilyLink is a revolutionary activity monitoring device, touchscreen computer, and social network designed specifically for the older generation. It provides older adults with one-touch features such as email and video chat, while providing care partners with prompt email or text message alerts if an unexpected absence of activity is detected in their home. FamilyLink enables seniors to “age in place” without compromising their privacy or dignity.

About iKare Corporation
iKare Corporation is dedicated to helping seniors age safely in their own homes while providing their family members with peace of mind and connectivity. iKare’s team of award-winning, entrepreneurial engineers are motivated by their own personal experiences with parents and loved ones now “aging in place,” and take pride in designing creative and innovative solutions which are simple to use and affordable for everyone.

Contacts
iKare Corporation
Shelley Grandy
703-723-4599
shelley@ikarenetwork.com