BLACK+DECKER Enters PERS Market

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TOWSON, Md. (July 8, 2021)—BLACK+DECKER has announced the launch of 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 personal 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 provider of innovative, connected care solutions for older adults and caregivers that 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 five 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-foot 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-foot 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-foot 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-foot 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. Visit blackanddeckerhealth.com for more information.
 

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