Malar Group Acquires Numera to Enhance Global Health and Wellness Offerings

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3G will soon be making its exit, according to major network carriers like AT&T and Verizon. With the latest dates for shutdown announced for AT&T and Verizon as February 2022 and December 2022, respectively, it’s more important than ever to advise your customers about the importance of upgrading their devices – specifically their 3G-based Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) – to 4G LTE.

4G LTE is the higher performance next generation offering faster, more efficient, and stronger broadband technology with lower power consumption that consumers will come to demand. Short for long term evolution, LTE networks offers expanded network size and speed through revamped networks, allowing for more powerful communication speeds. These networks provide the foundation for PERS devices to communicate with a monitoring service provider, send fall detection, push alert notifications, firmware updates, and more.

When should I start the transition for my customers?

We recommend starting as soon you can, to ensure continued health and wellness coverage for each of your customers. While the switch from 3G to 4G won’t be sudden (like a light being switched off), it’s best to be prepared so your customers don’t risk slower than normal responses or drops in service, as support for 3G devices drops over time.

What are the advantages of 4G LTE?

One of the biggest advantages of 4G LTE technology your customers will immediately see is a faster network, better coverage, and improved reliability. It offers faster Over-the-Air (OTA) programming and updating (including faster and more complete coverage during travel), and extended life without the need for a service call.  Most importantly, the transition to 4G will enable continued service for the foreseeable future. Both the Numera® Libris 2 and upgraded Numera PERS-4200X console are 4G products that will give your customers faster activation, quick emergency call response, and broader coverage as they move about in the home, or as they travel around town.

Your customers should be aware that waiting to transition may result in a loss of personal emergency response system coverage and capabilities. While the idea of purchasing new hardware may seem like a hurdle for some, inform your customers that 4G LTE hardware helps offset additional costs by being much more powerful and functional than 3G, supporting more capabilities at the edge. 4G also ensures that their PERS device will continue working at the best of its capabilities for years to come. Numera is here to help you with this transition.

Now is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your Numera customers with our state-of-the-art 4G device. The Numera Libris 2 AT&T and Verizon mPERS delivers the personal security assurance trusted throughout the US. Contact us as we are here to help!

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There are millions of lone workers around the world who are at risk of being subjected to an injury or violence on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, there are over 694,000 reports of violence in the workplace and nearly 7,500 falls that occur per year. Mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) devices such as the Libris® 2 mPERS offer peace of mind for lone workers in situations such as these with our advanced fall detection, rapid response rate and EverThere web portal.

As an employer, worker safety should always be top priority for your team. If you are looking for a safety solution that consists of around-the-clock monitoring to assist in an emergency situation, the Libris 2 MPERS is an excellent place to start. Let’s take a deeper look at the many ways this lone worker safety solution can provide extra support and security for workers in this occupational field.

Defining the Lone Worker

First, it’s important to understand who falls under the “lone worker” category. The lone worker is anyone who carries out a work activity away from co-workers and without close or direct supervision from an employer. However, lone workers are not always those working in complete isolation. When identifying those in the lone worker category, it is important to consider the various situations one may find themselves in, such as:

• Social workers, home healthcare providers, and realtors who visit clients in their homes.
• Construction workers, teachers and students who work in a secluded area, or alternately large, noisy environments who may have trouble calling for help.
• Retail workers, hospitality workers, and security guards working with the general public are at risk due to the large number of people in these spaces.
• On-The-Road workers including taxi/Uber/Lyft drivers, business travelers, and delivery drivers run a risk of road and traffic accidents that may lead to aggression.

Advanced Technology and Key Features

The Libris 2 mPERS device provides lone workers with the confidence to know they can call for help at any time in the case that an emergency situation arises. When the panic button is pushed, or a fall is detected, the device’s location and status is provided immediately to a call center dispatch station. The lone worker will then be connected to a trained response agent who can notify authorities and send help right away to the worker’s exact location. This provides lone worker protection and monitoring at all times of the day. Some key benefits include:

• A panic button for immediate help
• Advanced fall detection technology triggers an alert without any manual intervention
• Automatic location coordinates sent to the call center
• Two-way voice calling to confirm incident
• Nationwide coverage with AT&T, Verizon or Telus (Canada)

Increased Visibility for Employers

The Libris 2 fall detection device provides end-users and their employers with additional reassurance through the use of our cloud-based, API portal EverThere. The portal enables multi-person and secure care coordination with people you can rely on. Employers are able to monitor employees to ensure their safety if they have been at a job site for too long. Through the portal, employers can view the location of the device, GPS tracking waypoints the employee has traveled, device status such as signal and battery strength, and much more! Customization is offered through the EverThere portal as well, such as white labeling. White labeling allows a customer to label the portal with their logo, so the portal is unique for each specific customer.

Added Benefits of Lone Worker Safety Devices

The Numera brand from Nice North America has been producing industry-leading personal safety and fall detection devices since 2014 with the goal to empower users to be independent and feel safe. We allow the flexibility for customers to choose from a large variety of monitoring service partners and have a large dealer and distributor network.

If you’re looking for a lone worker safety solution to improve employee safety, a safety device from Numera is an excellent place to start. For more information on our advanced fall detection, download your free copy of our new whitepaper. View our library of blog content and sign up for our newsletter, The Independent, for industry-related news and updates!

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Give the gift of peace of mind with the Numera® Libris® 2 mPERS device! 

The holidays are excitedly approaching. Wouldn’t it be nice to give that active senior you love a Libris® 2 device so they can worry less about their safety and well-being in case of an emergency? In past years, the holidays have meant gathering with loved ones, exchanging gifts and spending quality time together. Since this holiday season is like none we have experienced before, we want to remind families that the Libris 2 mPERS device can be a real help in providing added security and peace of mind when you’re away from your senior family members.

In this blog, we’ll explore the different ways you can ensure your loved ones stay safe from afar with our best-in-class mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS).

Easily Stay Connected

Millions of seniors use the Numera® Libris 2 device every day and rely on the industry’s most advanced features to stay connected to their loved ones, including:

• Advanced Fall Detection Technology: We use the latest algorithms to sense falls based on real human falls. This enables the device to accurately recognize a fall versus when the device is dropped on the ground. Users also get added reliability and sensitivity through the four fall sensors in every Libris 2 product. With far less false positives, users get extra confidence to go about their day.
• EverThere® Cloud-Based Portal: The EverThere portal is integrated into all Libris 2 devices. The EverThere portal is designed with enhanced features that provide an all-in-one mobile health, wellness and personal safety solution. Users experience a proactive and socially engaging solution that monitors and tracks their movements.
• Two-Way Communication: When a fall is detected, the Libris 2 device quickly and automatically calls the dispatcher providing two-way communication. Even if the user is unable to call for help themselves, the device will initiate communication and alert emergency help if necessary.

Showing you care for your active senior family member is easy this holiday season. The Libris 2 mPERS system gives you and them confidence they’re in good hands regardless of location. If you’re interested in a Libris 2 mPERS for a loved one, contact Chris Hart at chris.hart@niceforyou.com to get started today!

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Active seniors make up a large portion of the senior population. According to the AARP, there will be more people over the age of 65 by 2035 in the U.S. than under 18. But what constitutes an active senior? The definition of an “active” older adult has changed over the past few decades. Where it used to be about activities which required little to no physical activity, seniors are now re-learning hobbies and participating in more athletic events whether they’re mild or more vigorous. As more seniors become active for longer periods of time, they are able to stay healthier, extend their lifespan and increase their overall wellbeing.

Added Peace of Mind

Another key factor in boosting active senior morale is the Numera Libris 2 mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) device. The key word here is “mobile” because the advanced technology within the Libris 2 helps keep track of the person’s whereabouts. Wearing the pendant allows active seniors to have peace of mind – in the case of an event, they can press the call button and instantly be connected to a dispatcher. Take a look at the many ways our Libris® 2 mPERS system helps active seniors:

1. Advanced Fall Detection – The Libris 2 utilizes cutting-edge motion detection technology based on artificial intelligence (AI) with a 90% accuracy rate. Plus, its advanced technology is able to accurately classify types of falls enabling it to significantly reduce false positives.

2. Rapid Response Times – Statistics show that 88% of people survive falls if they receive help within the first 72 hours. If an active senior is out and experiences a fall, they can rely on the Libris 2 to connect them to first responders quickly. 

3. Aging in Place – Customers get the added confidence and assurance from the knowledge that they have the best fall detection mPERS capabilities. Having this confidence allows them to live at home longer and enjoy their independence. 

4. Care Virtually Everywhere – Regardless of location, seniors can trust the dependable 24/7 connectivity available with the Libris 2 via a mobile monitoring service. They are able to easily connect to help through multiple capabilities including hands-free, two-way calling and a strong transmission strength, which works through thick walls or wooded areas.

For more information, be sure to download a free copy of our fall detection white paper!

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Millions of seniors use the Numera® Libris® 2 mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) device every day. They rely on this valuable device to detect and report incidents, communicate events to family members, and much more. Our advanced technology works hard to ensure the safety and well-being of each wearer.

However, the Libris 2 mPERS device is more than just a fall detection device. By using the associated online portal, EverThere, that is integrated with every Numera mPERS device, users get access to additional communication capabilities.  One of the most helpful special features available on EverThere is that it can initiate a two-way communication from within the portal for family and friends to check in on their loved ones who may have wandered away or are not responding.

How Does EverThere Provide Added Peace of Mind?

As a cloud-based, API portal, EverThere provides comprehensive and indispensable dashboard information for those managing the health and safety of individuals using the Libris 2. Data is collected through the Libris 2 mPERS fall detection device, which operates as a gateway and wirelessly connects to the browser interface. EverThere also integrates personal safety and emergency response with proactive, socially engaging services. This allows the portal to continuously collect activity data and event notifications from the device. The important EverThere features include:

• Location of the device
• GPS waypoints the user has traveled
• Signal and battery strength
• Ability to send event notifications to care team through e-mail or SMS
• Find Me Now feature

“Find Me Now” Feature Delivers an Extra Level of Security 

The EverThere portal Find Me Now feature allows the initiation of two-way communication from within the portal between the user and a family member or caregiver, providing an extra level sense of security to all parties involved. Here’s how it works:

• A family member or caregiver with access to the EverThere portal logs in to the portal
• Using the green button within the portal connects the authorized user to the Find Me Now functions
• Once the Find Me Now button is activated, this then prompts the Libris® 2 mPERS to turn on and enable communication between the person wearing the device and the person who initiated the communication

A great example of this feature in action is demonstrated by a woman using the Libris 2who was walking her dog. The woman ran into her friend while she was out. They sat at the dog park for a while and soon after, her friend then invited the woman to her home. After two hours had passed, the woman’s husband grew concerned. He easily contacted the dealer who sold them their Numera mPERS, who was then able to use the Find Me Now feature to locate his wife.

The additional peace of mind of knowing your loved ones are safe is the priceless value delivered with the Numera Libris 2 mPERS pendant and the many special features of the EverThere portal.

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