Independa Announces Angel Awards at CES 2011 - Recognizing Extraordinary Caregivers Using Independa Smart Reminders

Most compelling and innovative uses to be recognized

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Jan 06, 2011, 11:05 ET

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Independa™, Inc. ("Independa") announced today at CES 2011 the Independa Angel Awards for the most impressive uses of its Smart Reminders™ service, the technology-enabled independent living system for family caregivers.

Monthly and annually, an Independa panel of experts will select a caregiver customer demonstrating a compelling and innovative use of Independa Smart Reminders. Anyone who wishes to be considered for this award must submit a one-to-three-minute video that shows or describes how they're using Smart Reminders to help an elderly loved one stay at home longer, safer and more comfortably.

Each monthly award recipient will receive $500 and be recognized on the Independa Web site, along with the submitted video. Runners-up and other top submissions may also be showcased. Monthly award recipients will be eligible for the Independa 2011 Annual Caregiver of the Year Award, whose recipient will receive $5,000 in recognition of superior use of Independa offerings.

Independa Smart Reminders showcase patent-pending Smart Calendar, Medication Reminders and Life Stories services, which connect caregivers with their aging loved ones living independently. Independa provides caregivers ease of mind that their loved ones are living safer, more comfortable and more socially engaged lives while remaining independent. To benefit from Independa, care receivers do not need any computer knowledge – they receive reminders and notifications by telephone.

"Independa is devoted to extending and enhancing independent living for the elderly," said Independa CEO Kian Saneii. "We do so by offering remote caregivers solutions that are easy to use, affordable and effective. The Independa Angel Awards are a way to highlight the efforts of these most extraordinary caregivers. We are thrilled to honor people who are heroes to their loved ones and to us as well."

Smart Reminders service is available immediately for a free six-week trial. Ongoing subscriptions start at $19.95 per month.

For more information or to sign up for the Smart Reminders service, visit www.independa.com. This brief video provides a summary of Smart Reminders. To submit a video for consideration for Independa Angel Awards, visit www.independa.com/awards. More information on Independa is available at www.independa.com/press.

Independa Smart Reminders later this year will be joined by an Android-based wireless tablet, named "Angela," which will connect with wireless home and health sensors in the care receiver's home. The touch-screen-tablet interface will communicate with various wireless sensors while providing online reporting and monitoring. The tablet is also designed to provide reminders and emergency alerts to caregivers.

At CES, the Independa team will demo Smart Reminders, as well as an Angela prototype. On Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, Independa will exhibit and hold briefings at CES in the Qualcomm Booth, located in the South Hall, Upper # 30313 and that evening at ShowStoppers, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. PST at The Wynn Hotel (Lafite Ballroom, Table 21). Stop by the booth to learn more or sign up for a free trial of Smart Reminders.

About Independa, Inc.

Independa, Inc. provides an integrated platform to help caregivers help their loved ones stay at home longer, safer and more comfortably. Independa delivers technology-enabled independent living products and services for the rapidly growing population of nearly 50 million family caregivers supporting elderly loved ones. Independa provides an integrated, cost-effective and real-time answer to the key question, "How is my loved one doing?" With Independa, caregivers can delay or even eliminate the costly and dreaded move to an assisted living facility.

Independa's cross-disciplined leadership team and expert advisory board understand the market, technology and needs of the elderly and their caregivers. Privately held and based in San Diego, Independa has closed its second seed round and is in active discussions with next-stage investors and strategic partners.

Web: http://www.independa.com

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