SmartSoles Live in Japan! For the first time ever, GPS SmartSoles walked through the streets of Tokyo, Japan in local market testing. This success is significant as Japan is part of our top 24 strategic go-to-market ready nations, due in large part to the larger senior population there.
2020 started off strong with new product launches in the field of Health and Safety, new international expansion and viral multi-media news coverage! A great start so far and we expect to come out with more announcements as we are currently collaborating with partners on how to address the pandemic that is facing us. As part of the global community, our hearts are with all those impacted by the novel coronavirus. Like most businesses, we are facing some temporary uncertainty as elements of our international supply chain have been interrupted and many of our team members are working from home. Despite these coronavirus business impacts, we want to assure you we will continue to serve our community and our customers as usual and do not anticipate any interruption in service. We are very glad to have your continued support and engagement.In fact, we’d like to introduce new ways to connect […]
November is National Family Caregivers Month, with this year’s theme, “Caregiving Around the Clock”, holding special significance to those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. The stress of caregiving for persons with dementia has been shown to impact a person’s immune system for up to three years after their caregiving ends, increasing their chances of developing a chronic illness themselves. Among the largest causes of stress for these caregivers is fear of the person they care for wandering and becoming lost, with 60% of those afflicted becoming lost at least once, and 70% of those becoming lost 3 or more times during the progression of the disease. There are currently more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, projected to more than triple, to more than 16 million, by 2050. GTX Corp is committed to supporting caregivers, of those both living at home and in senior housing communities, by providing “peace of mind” […]
“We were disheartened to see that the recent Eli Lilly Phase 3 clinical trials of a drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease has ended in failure,” stated GTX Corp. CEO, Patrick Bertagna. (Read the article on CNN here) “We all hope and pray for a cure to be found for all dementia. Unfortunately, we have to deal with the dangers of wandering until medical science can develop effective treatment, which is one of many reasons why GTX remains fully committed to providing innovative monitoring and recovery solutions to keep you connected to who and what matters most.”
GTX Corp has been in the business of developing wandering assistive technology for over 10 years, and we know that wandering, particularly by children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders, is a serious safety issue and stressor upon families and communities. It is estimated that more than 250,000 children with disabilities wander away from adult supervision each year. Few researchers have looked at this major issue, and there has been little focus on prevention measures and the impact that wandering has on families. Now, the Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York is conducting a major national study about wandering, and we encourage all of our friends who are parents or guardians of children with Autism to participate! The more research that is done to gather information about wandering, the better we can all work towards innovation in wandering prevention, monitoring solutions and child safety. It takes just a few minutes to complete the anonymous, on-line questionnaire. If enough families complete the Cohen Children’s […]
Technology has changed our world. We access information instantaneously with a few key strokes, see our world through high power telescopes and satellites, and approach medicine with depth and efficiency enabling people to live longer and healthier. Technology has also made many of the challenges of aging easier to manage. New devices, programs, apps, and products are enabling older adults to stay at home safely and for families to monitor any changes or concerns for aging loved ones, including memory loss, confusion, and safety. Thanks to advancements in technology, there are now many ways alleviate or minimize risks related to these universal worries. Below are some important examples: Medication errors: There are several apps that allow families to remotely monitor whether someone has taken their medication. MedOClock monitors administration times and calls a person with a gentle reminder if the medication is missed. If you prefer to have your loved one […]
GTX Corp SmartSoles Stride Forward Into Retail Stores – Mobül: The Home Mobility Store June 12, 2015 Mobül: the home mobility store, which carries the largest selection of home medical and mobility supplies in Southern California, is the first brick and mortar retail partner in Southern California for GTX and the GPS SmartSoles which are now available in both store locations – Long Beach and Fountain Valley, California. With two locations close to our headquarters and others coming soon throughout California, Mobül is the perfect retail partner for GTX to introduce new products geared toward wandering assistive wearable technology. GPS SmartSoles are a stigma free, safety and security proactive monitoring and tracking solution for those who suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, and other memory ailments and have a tendency to wander. The patented GPS SmartSoles, which were featured in AARP’s 2015 technology gear guide are placed in the wearer’s shoes […]
