The medication dispenser will facilitate physical distancing while reducing burden on healthcare system amid global pandemic
CANADA | APRIL 6, 2020 - AceAge Inc. a healthcare technology company, will be offering Karie,
its in-home medication dispenser at participating Care Pharmacy
locations across Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia, with
expansion to the rest of Canada coming soon. Karie is a device that
automatically organizes and dispenses medication for patients, ensuring
the most vulnerable citizens can access the medicine they need at the
prescribed times without being reliant on outside intervention.
Care
Pharmacies will have the first retail pharmacy locations to offer Karie
to residents in Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia, provinces
which are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases. With this
service, Care Pharmacies will ship medications to their patients homes,
free of charge - helping to facilitate physical distancing efforts amid
the COVID-19 outbreak while supporting effective medication management
with the Karie device.
“It
is very common for people living on their own, or in retirement homes,
to have caregivers or family members come in to help manage their
medication. With COVID-19, this poses a risk to vulnerable populations
who could be potentially exposed to the virus,” said Spencer Waugh, CEO
of AceAge. “By using Karie to manage and dispense medications, we are
reducing the risk of exposure while maintaining a high level of care.”
Manufactured
in Burlington, Ontario, Karie features a remote monitoring system that
provides peace of mind for those unable to check up on their loved ones
given the federal government’s call for physical distancing. If a dose
of medication is missed, Karie will send a notification to any
authorized friend, family member or caregiver, who can provide
assistance if needed.
Before
the device is ready for use, pharmacists pre-pack Karie with
easy-to-open pouches that organize medications by day. When it is time
to take the medication, Karie will light up and chime to notify the
user. Care Pharmacies will be delivering these pre-packaged medications
free of charge to those in need across Ontario, British Columbia and
Nova Scotia.
“Karie
is a virtual caregiver that ensures people who rely on multiple
medications are able to access the support they need during this time of
physical distancing,” said Ali Reyhany, President and CEO of Care
Pharmacies. “New technologies like Karie are essential to helping us get
through this pandemic without overburdening the healthcare system.”
With
up to one in four hospital patients admitted due to medication errors,
Karie provides users with access to proper medical assistance in the
comfort of their own homes. AceAge has already sold thousands of devices
for people across the world who will rely on Karie as their automated
and trusted solution to prescription management.
“As
we navigate through this global pandemic, Karie will continue to help
vulnerable populations manage their medications independently to ensure
they stay healthy. These types of telemedicine solutions will enable
independence, and slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Waugh.
For more information on the Karie device, please visit www.kariehealth.com. For participating Care Pharmacy locations, please contact info@carepharmacies.ca or visit www.carepharmacies.ca .
About AceAge
AceAge
Inc. is a healthcare technology company, creating beautiful and
intuitive products to ease the aging process. Karie is AceAge's first
commercially available product, making medication management as simple
as possible. Outfitted with a front facing camera and Bluetooth
connectivity, AceAge plans for Karie to become the central fixture of
the connected health home.
About Care Pharmacies
Care
Pharmacies is one of the leading independent pharmacy groups in Canada.
With 38 pharmacies, mainly in Ontario and British Columbia, Care
Pharmacies represents over 2 million prescriptions filled in its stores
annually. Through its 38 locations, Care Pharmacies intends to provide
industry leading patient care through market leading technology and
staff empowerment.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Rachael Williams
289-925-8041
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