U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee to Attend Aging Conference in Chicago, Tour Model House That Brings Modern Aging Vision to Life

U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee to Attend Aging Conference
in Chicago, Tour Model House That Brings Modern Aging Vision to Life

CHICAGO, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following advisory was released
by American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging:

WHAT: The U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee will speak at this
year's annual meeting of the American Association of Homes and Services for
the Aging (AAHSA) about how our country can help seniors remain healthy,
active and independent.

Prior to her speech, Secretary Greenlee will tour AAHSA's innovative "Idea
House," a 2,600-square-foot model home displaying groundbreaking technologies
and design features that enable older people to live longer at home and
independently.

The features on display in the model house are designed to improve older
people's quality of life, while reducing health care costs, encouraging
healthy behavior, enhancing safety and providing caregivers with support.
Ninety percent of the products featured are on the market today. Some
technology highlights on display include:

-- A security system that replaces the traditional peephole with DVD
screen.
-- A medication dispenser which automatically organizes, reminds,
dispenses
and monitors an individual's medication use.

-- A gaming system that provides 24/7 access to speech therapy, e-mail
and
classic radio shows through the television.

Secretary Greenlee currently oversees a $1.4 billion program that focuses on
health, long-term care and supportive community-based services such as
transportation and nutrition for America's seniors and their caregivers.

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 8
"Idea House" Tour with Secretary Greenlee: 11 a.m.
Secretary Greenlee's Speech: 1 p.m.

NOTE: The media are welcome to join Secretary Greenlee for the "Idea House"
tour

WHERE: McCormick Place Lakeside Center
2301 S. Lakeshore Drive
Chicago

About AAHSA
The members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
(www.aahsa.org) help millions of individuals and their families every day
through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing
the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call
home. Our 5,700 member organizations, many of which have served their
communities for generations, offer the continuum of aging services: adult day
services, home health, community services, senior housing, assisted living
residences, continuing care retirement communities and nursing homes. AAHSA's
commitment is to create the future of aging services through quality people
can trust.

SOURCE American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

Lauren Shaham of AAHSA, +1-202-508-1219, lshaham@aahsa.org