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GrandPad sees expanded adoption of telehealth platform by PACE programs

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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According to Scott Lien, co-founder and CEO of GrandPad, thousands of GrandPad tablets and the corresponding telehealth platform are being used by PACE organizations, and that number continues to grow.

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  • According to Scott Lien, co-founder and CEO of GrandPad, thousands of GrandPad tablets and the corresponding telehealth platform are being used by PACE organizations, and that number continues to grow.
  • GrandPad addresses these accessibility issues and improves telehealth engagement and patient outcomes for healthcare organizations like PACE."
  • The success of using GrandPad to engage PACE participants is evident in the data:
    More than 96,000 video chats have been conducted between PACE plans and participants using GrandPad.
  • The National PACE Association works to advance the efforts of Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programs, coordinate and provide preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services so older individuals can continue living in the community.

GrandPad partners with Growing Bolder to expand the content available to users of the GrandPad purpose-built tablet for seniors

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GrandPad, creator of the purpose-built tablet for seniors, announced today that it has partnered with Growing Bolder to enhance and expand the library of engaging content for seniors that is included in the GrandPad tablet.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GrandPad, creator of the purpose-built tablet for seniors, announced today that it has partnered with Growing Bolder to enhance and expand the library of engaging content for seniors that is included in the GrandPad tablet.
  • According to Julie Ament Gran, chief growth officer for GrandPad, the integration of Growing Bolder resources supports GrandPad's mission of improving the lives of seniors everywhere.
  • In the future, GrandPad envisions making Growing Bolder content available through the GrandPad Companion App and integrating Growing Bolder TV into its user interface.
  • "We're thrilled about this partnership and the potential to reach GrandPad users around the world with our engaging, life-affirming content."

GrandPad offers tips to encourage intergenerational relationships, foster family connections on Grandparents' Day and every day

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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In honor of Grandparents' Day, GrandPad offers four ways families and caregivers can foster intergenerational relationships.

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  • In honor of Grandparents' Day, GrandPad offers four ways families and caregivers can foster intergenerational relationships.
  • "We encourage everyone to take time this Grandparents' Day and everyday to visit, call, text, email, or video chat with an older adult."
  • GrandPad is currently being used to connect more than 1.3 million people including seniors, family members, friends, and caregivers in more than 120 countries worldwide.
  • GrandPad offers the following features that can help seniors and families stay connected in a safe and simple way:
    Enables pre-loaded "trusted circle" of family contacts, photos, and apps

GrandPad celebrates Senior Citizens' Day with 5 ways to live grand; plus donation of GrandPad subscriptions to Dreamweaver Foundation

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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"At GrandPad, we celebrate aging and shine a spotlight on seniors and the endless ways they contribute to our lives and our society," said Scott Lien, co-founder and CEO of GrandPad.

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  • "At GrandPad, we celebrate aging and shine a spotlight on seniors and the endless ways they contribute to our lives and our society," said Scott Lien, co-founder and CEO of GrandPad.
  • Dreamweaver Foundation will award the donated GrandPad subscriptions to seniors as part of its "Connecting Hope" program, which issues "gifts of hope" to seniors based on public nominations it receives.
  • Individuals and families who are interested in nominating a senior to receive a GrandPad through Dreamweaver Foundation can visit dreamweaver.org for more information.
  • In this spirit of Senior Citizens' Day and celebrating the vibrancy of older adults everywhere, GrandPad offers the following five ways seniors can use technology to live their best lives.

GrandPad expands access to music and news with launch of GrandPad Radio and new streaming radio app for senior-friendly tablet

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Friday, May 28, 2021
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GrandPad announced today that it is now easier than ever for elderly seniors to enjoy the benefits of music with the launch of new music features, including a proprietary radio station for seniors called GrandPad Radio , and a streaming radio app.

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  • GrandPad announced today that it is now easier than ever for elderly seniors to enjoy the benefits of music with the launch of new music features, including a proprietary radio station for seniors called GrandPad Radio , and a streaming radio app.
  • The new GrandPad streaming radio app gives users access to music, news, and sports programming from local and national stations.
  • GrandPad Radio is available 24/7 to all GrandPad users and can be accessed outside the GrandPad tablet by visiting GrandPadRadio.com on any Internet browser.
  • GrandPad offers the following features that can help seniors and families stay connected in a safe and simple way:

GrandPad creates 1 million connections for seniors and families

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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These connections come from 110 countries around the world and represent the number of people who are connected through GrandPad.

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  • These connections come from 110 countries around the world and represent the number of people who are connected through GrandPad.
  • "Our mission is to improve the lives of seniors everywhere by reconnecting them with their friends, family, and caregivers.
  • We hear stories every day about how powerful and life changing these connections are, and we are immensely proud to bring families together in this way and to help reduce loneliness and isolation," said Scott Lien, co-founder and CEO of GrandPad.
  • In fact, according to Lien, the average GrandPad user is 84 years old and the oldest is 116.

GrandPad partners with Orange Belgium and Ericsson to expand reach and connectivity of purpose-built GrandPad tablet for families across Europe, starting with the UK and Ireland

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
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Fortunately, every GrandPad connected tablet comes with built-in LTE service, which removes this barrier," said Scott Lien, Co-founder and CEO of GrandPad.

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  • Fortunately, every GrandPad connected tablet comes with built-in LTE service, which removes this barrier," said Scott Lien, Co-founder and CEO of GrandPad.
  • GrandPad also provides a connection to the world and supports personal interests through unlimited music, streaming radio, news, games, and more.
  • Access to the Orange Belgium network is available now to GrandPad users and families in the UK and Ireland.
  • Ericsson's investments in innovation have delivered the benefits of telephony and mobile broadband to billions of people around the world.

GrandPad launches e-commerce site to enable direct, online sales for seniors and families

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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Today, the company announced that it has launched a new e-commerce site that gives individuals and families expanded options for purchasing GrandPad for themselves or a loved one -- including direct through the company.

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  • Today, the company announced that it has launched a new e-commerce site that gives individuals and families expanded options for purchasing GrandPad for themselves or a loved one -- including direct through the company.
  • "We realize the importance of choice and simplicity when it comes to purchasing products online, and our new e-commerce site offers both," said Scott Lien, co-founder and CEO of GrandPad.
  • "Introducing a direct sales option is a natural progression in the evolution of our company, and it gives older adults and their families additional options for purchasing GrandPads," said Lien.
  • GrandPad has been designed around the input of seniors, to meet their specific needs and technology capabilities.

Groovin' to the oldies: GrandPad launches new streaming radio feature for senior-friendly tablet

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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GrandPad , creator of the first purpose-built tablet designed for older adults, announced today that it has expanded the device's capabilities with a free radio streaming service, giving seniors the ability to listen to local AM/FM radio stations.

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  • GrandPad , creator of the first purpose-built tablet designed for older adults, announced today that it has expanded the device's capabilities with a free radio streaming service, giving seniors the ability to listen to local AM/FM radio stations.
  • In addition to radio stations, GrandPad users also have access to a curated music collection from which they can customize playlists to their personal preferences.
  • According to Lien, since launching the streaming radio app in July, this content has been listened to for more minutes than any other content by GrandPad users.
  • "Nearly every day, I'm asked how older adults can stay mentally sharp," said Dr. Kerry Burnight, chief gerontologist for GrandPad.

GrandPad CEO Scott Lien appointed to Meals on Wheels Orange County Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
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ORANGE, Calif., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GrandPad announced today that the company's co-founder and CEO, Scott Lien , has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels Orange County (OC), California.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GrandPad announced today that the company's co-founder and CEO, Scott Lien , has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels Orange County (OC), California.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Scott Lien as our newest member of our Board of Directors.
  • As co-founder of GrandPad, Scott is a visionary, and his business and technology expertise combined with his heart and passion for older people will be instrumental in helping us meet the growing needs of older adults in Orange County," said Holly Hagler, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels Orange County.
  • "I'm thrilled to support the efforts of Meals on Wheels OC as a member of their Board of Directors," said Lien.