The true strength of the Helpany system lies in its ability to serve the entire ecosystem of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Helpany isn’t just used in Assisted Living and Memory Care by residents, caregivers, and managers—it also supports the families of residents and fully independent residents living in Independent Living (IL).

Helpany is a proactive system where fall prevention starts early—even before a person thinks they need it. Staying healthy and aging well in place is one of the greatest luxuries anyone can have. That’s why Helpany launched the Paul Program specifically for Independent Living.

Independent Living residents value their freedom. Many remain active, engaged, and manage most aspects of their daily lives without assistance. The Paul Program is a membership designed for those who want to stay independent as long as possible. It’s offered directly by the senior living community.

Why is this important?
The national average length of stay in Independent Living is just 21 months. Without proactive support, even the most active residents can find themselves facing unexpected challenges that shorten their independence.

With the Paul Program, residents can strive to “beat the odds”—enjoying not only a longer stay in their community but also the financial, physical, and emotional benefits that come with maintaining independence.

The program includes features tailored to the specific needs of Independent Living residents, all accessible through a dedicated app:

• Wellbeing-Checks: Paul can be configured to expect a check-in and check-out at specific times. For example, it can alert security if a resident hasn’t gone to bed or hasn’t left the bedroom at the expected time.

• Smart Nightlight: To enhance safety, Paul includes a smart nightlight that automatically illuminates when movement is detected at night. By default, it’s active in the living room but can also be enabled in the bedroom. Residents can easily control the nightlight for all their devices through the Helpany app.

• Health is Wealth Report: A frequent one-page summary of relevant health statistics based on the measured nocturnal restlessness, daily sedentary behavior, and average pace of movement is distributed directly to the residents

Residents can also choose to share app access with family members, offering them peace of mind by confirming that their loved ones are home and active.

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