Essence SmartCare Integrates Umbrella mPERS With Monitoring Service Providers

HOBOKEN, New Jersey—Remote care solutions company Essence SmartCare, part of Essence Group, announced the integration of its Umbrella mPERS device with major North American monitoring service providers Affiliated Monitoring, AvantGuard/Armstrong’s Monitoring and Rapid Response Monitoring. This integration promotes mass-market expansion for the Umbrella mPERS and ensures monitoring stations can safely provide swift responses to every signal from the devices.  

“Boosting Umbrella mPERS’ availability throughout the country is a pivotal step forward in our mission to enhance the safety and independence of everyone in need of an added layer of security,” said Yaniv Amir, president at Essence USA. “Together with these esteemed monitoring service providers, we are setting a new standard in PERS technologies, making advanced monitoring solutions accessible in a lightweight, user-friendly device. We are proud to be key drivers in redefining peace of mind technologies.”  

The device was designed to encourage everyday use, allowing seniors and security-sensitive individuals to go about their days knowing they can receive emergency assistance at the push of a button. In the event of a medical emergency or safety threat, it is critical that monitoring services react in real-time. By Integrating Umbrella mPERS into their software, monitoring providers can synchronize events and notifications with users, so they can communicate directly with the user and first responders can be notified immediately.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Essence on such a groundbreaking product,” said Michael Zydor, managing director of Affiliated Monitoring. “Historically, many PERS products could deliver little more than a phone call. Today, through our geolocation-enabled, (voice over internet protocol)-driven Umbrella integration, Affiliated can provide a faster, more elegant response in an emergency situation.”  

Justin Bailey, president at AvantGuard Monitoring Centers, said his company is proud to support Umbrella mPERS as a new solution in the marketplace.  

“Through this partnership, we are adding new options for senior safety and security providers throughout North America,” Bailey said.

The Umbrella mPERS offers an array of features in one small design that can be worn around the neck or on the hip. At the push of a button or following the detection of a fall, the device notifies family, caregivers, and monitoring stations of the incident and sends out the user’s precise location. These notifications offer seniors the flexibility of living independently in and out of the home. In addition to wireless charging, the device’s two-way, hands-free voice communication eases immediate response, reducing the severity of potential harm and enhancing quality of life.