SALT LAKE CITY, March 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ActiveCare, Inc. (OTCBB:ACAR) the service leader in managing diabetes and medical alert for seniors, today announced the delivery of its' third generation PAL (Personal Assistance Link) handset, the ActiveCare MiniPAL. About the size of a key fob or pager, the MiniPAL features enhanced GPS combined with cellular triangulation that allows ActiveCare's CareCenter to locate members 24 hours per day, 7 days a week to better respond to any emergency condition.
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Worn around the neck or on the belt, the MiniPAL is water resistant, features industry leading technology while maintaining a simple and easy to use design. "We have literally created a caregiver that never leaves your side," said Andy Ball, vice president consumer sales. Over the past six months the company has experienced ten-fold growth in medical alert membership sales, surpassing 6,000 members this month.
Partnering with one of the world's most advanced technology manufacturers, this generation of PAL features wireless technology that make it possible to communicate with futuristic health or safety monitoring devices as they are developed by the Company. These technologies will revolutionize how people with diseases such as heart disease and diabetes are cared for. "We have redefined what it means to age gracefully. Our products and services offer real solutions for a growing market segment providing true security and peace of mind."
About ActiveCare
ActiveCare, Inc. is a leader in providing diabetes management and senior alert systems. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and publicly traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under symbol ACAR, ActiveCare is committed to providing consistent excellence in quality and safety as well as friendly care for members and caregivers alike. To learn more about ActiveCare, Inc., visit the corporate website at www.activecare.com or contact investor/media relations at ir@activecare.com.
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