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Home For Life was created with one goal: to help
create smarter, healthier and safer homes for se-
niors and the disabled. We’ve carefully developed
a robust product portfolio that offers ways to maxi-
mize independence and lower healthcare costs.
Home For Life solutions are intended to enhance,
not replace, the efforts of caretakers. Whether it’s
through the wireless monitoring of in-home activity
or straightforward closet or kitchen modifications,
our clients are empowered to live independently in
their homes while remaining connected to family,
friends, community and healthcare providers. And
while the products are technologically advanced,
they are also completely intuitive and don’t require
technical knowledge in order to operate.
We’ve assembled a professional team of licensed
contractors and knowledgeable specialists. To-
gether, our experience, knowledge and impec-
cable standards ensure every client’s home can be
enjoyed independently for years to come.
SAFE. SMART. HEALTHY.
As a Certified “Aging In Place”
Specialist, Mike Varana helps
families find the best solutions
to create homes that fulfill the
individual needs of each client.
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MIKEVARANAM.847.644.6050
O.773.956.5289
F.734.758.5289
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Through research and collaboration with occu-
pational therapists, doctors, home designers and
universities, we’ve developed several options
for Home Modification that make the home a
safer environment. Through home modifications,
residents can regain access into and around
the home and enjoy restored functionality to
A. Pull-out shelvingB. Levered plumbing and door hardware C. Grab bars in wet areas
CREATING A SAFE, COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT
Common Modifications
D. Closet modificationsE. New flooring to accom modate chairs or walkersF. Improved, cost-effective lighting
G. Repositioned electrical switches and plugsH. Automated fall detectionI. Improved access to sec- ond story of home
bathrooms and kitchens. These frequently used
spaces can pose greater barriers and frustration
for those with mobility impairments. But with
necessary modifications, residents can safely
enjoy independence once again—and in many
cases increase the value of their home!
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The potential for falling is one of the biggest dangers for elderly or disabled people
living alone. Mobility, arthritis, poor circulation and reactions to medication are just
a few of the causes for falls.
Falls are the number one cause of hospitalization for people over the age of 65.
More than 2 million seniors are treated for falls in emergency rooms each year—re-
sulting in over $7 billion in costs annually. Forty percent of those hospitalized do
not return home and are not capable of living independently.
In many cases, a few important modifications to the home greatly reduce the risk of
falls. Our goal is to:
MAXIMIZESlip Resistance
Visual Supports
Physical Supports
MInIMIZETrip Hazards
Excessive Reaching
Did You Know?According to a
study from the
Journal of the
American Geriatrics
Society, those who
go barefoot are 10
times more likely to
fall than those who
wear sneakers.
The myHalo system provides automated fall detec-
tion and monitoring. Worn across the chest, the
waterproof strap contains sensors that detect falls
automatically—without the need to press buttons.
Should a fall occur, a message is transmitted to
a call center and instantaneous text messages
are sent to designated caregivers. The strap also
monitors vital signs such as heart rate, temperature
and orientation and can provide the information to
emergency responders. The myHalo™ Fall Detec-
tion System is $449 and just $49 per month.
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MYHALO™
REDuCE THERISk OF FALLING
INCREASE IN HOMEACCESSIBILITY
AuTOMATICALLYDETECT FALLS
PROVIDEPEACE OF MIND
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INTERNETCOMMuNICATION
INTuITIVE IN-HOME TECHNOLOGY
RENEWEDSENSE OF FREEDOM
A smart home begins with the GrandCare System,
an interactive touch-screen monitor that offers
Internet connectivity and in-home wellness sensors.
Our clients enjoy access to news, weather, fam-
ily pictures, email, reminders, games and more all
through an easy-to-use, completely intuitive touch-
screen.
In addition to entertainment and communication,
wireless sensors monitor daily activities and well-
ness. Door openings, blood pressure, medications,
SMaRT
The value of independent living should never be underes-
timated. For the resident independence brings empower-
ment, positive energy, and good health. For family members
and caregivers, the peace of mind and time saved is truly
priceless.
Home For Life offers a way to make an investment in the
future of your family and home. Our home modifications
and automation can add thousands of dollars in value to the
home. Plus, when compared to the cost of assisted living,
Home For Life can offer incredible monetary savings.
THE TRuE VALuE OF A HOME FOR LIFE
Did You Know?• Approximately 37% of family caregivers
spend more than 40 hours a week provid-
ing care
• Seven out of 10 family caregivers spend
less time with family and friends since
becoming caregivers.
• Approximately 62% of working family
caregivers have had to make adjustments
to their work life, including reporting late
to work or giving up work entirely.
home temperature, wake up times and weight can
be securely monitored online by family and care
partners. The system can be set to send an email,
text message or phone call to caregivers if some-
thing is amiss.
Adding a browser- and smart phone-enabled
camera with two-way audio in the home can pro-
vide even more peace of mind for the resident and
family.
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BRAINFITNESS
STRENGTHTRAINING
IN-HOME WELLNESSMONITORING
As we age, failing memory and sluggish thinking
are not inevitable. It’s just as important to exercise
our brains as it is our bodies. The GrandCare Sys-
tem comes with interactive games and trivia, which
can help improve short- and long-term memory and
cognition.
Without physical strength, we can’t perform any of
the activities that make us healthy and fit. Strength
training brings about the widest range of immedi-
ate, maintainable and long lasting physical, mental
and emotional benefits. Effective training increases
independent functional skills and offers significant
improvement in daily activities such as stair climb-
ing, standing up from a chair or the floor and walk-
ing speed.
We will provide everything needed to begin a
strength-training program. Expensive or compli-
cated equipment is not necessary—a flat bench,
set of dumbbells, exercise mat, exercise ball and
the Strength Training for Seniors book will get
you started. The total cost for the program is less
than $400.
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In the u.S nearly 75% of older adults suffer from
one or more chronic diseases, according to the
Center for Disease Control. The GrandCare System
allows loved ones and caregivers to better manage
chronic illnesses—and lessens the frequency of
doctor visits.
The system uses wireless technology to monitor
key vital statistics such as weight, blood pressure,
glucose readings and oxygen in the blood, and
can send alerts via email or phone to family and/
or health care professionals if a metric is not within
the set boundary. These immediate and long-term
updates can help caregivers and doctors provide
more accurate and cost-effective care.
IN HOMEWELLNESS AND TELE-MEDICINE
This type of wellness monitoring, often referred to
as Telemedicine, opens the door to increased in-
dependence, more efficient and correct diagnoses,
and immeasurable convenience.