Lititz, PA

After deploying Helpany’s radar-based AI platform in January 2026, United Zion senior living community cut falls by 70% in four months — and closed April with zero recorded falls, a first in the community’s history.

United Zion Retirement Community, a senior living community in Lititz, Pennsylvania and the first community in the state to implement Helpany’s AI-powered care platform, has announced transformative results in resident safety following the deployment of the system across all personal care (assisted living) units. Over a four-month observation period—January through April 2026—the community achieved a 70% reduction in falls compared to its historic baseline, culminating in zero recorded falls in April 2026—the lowest monthly fall count in the community’s history. In parallel, Helpany’s AI-powered service plan assessment revealed that 1 in 3 care plans required realignment, meaning documented care levels no longer fully reflected residents’ evolving needs and risks.

Falls remain one of the most dangerous and costly challenges in long-term care. Each year, more than 3 million falls¹ occur in long-term care— and an estimated 1 million are preventable². Falls aren’t just medical incidents; they reveal a deeper systemic challenge, threatening resident independence, straining caregiver resources, and disrupting community stability. A single fall can trigger long-term health setbacks, emotional distress for families, and costly move-outs that impact everyone involved.

To address this challenge, United Zion Retirement Community implemented Helpany’s AI-powered fall prevention system. Helpany’s radar-based device, Paul, is installed on the ceiling of each resident’s apartment. Without using cameras or microphones, Paul continuously analyzes each resident’s unique motion patterns — detecting subtle shifts in gait, sleep, bathroom frequency, and sedentary behavior — and notifies caregivers when intervention may be needed. With Paul, the care team gained a 24/7 virtual caregiver assistant always on duty, providing a level of visibility into resident well-being that had simply not existed before. By enabling caregivers to identify subtle condition changes earlier, the platform helped support proactive interventions before situations escalated into falls.

The improvement strengthened month-by-month. January showed a meaningful reduction in falls compared to the 2025 baseline. February improved even further. By March, the community had surpassed an 80% monthly reduction. April closed with zero recorded falls — a historic milestone and confirmation that consistent, proactive, AI-powered intervention had fundamentally transformed how risk was managed within the community.

“Achieving zero falls in April 2026 was a historic milestone for our community and a moment our entire team is proud of,” said Miranda Troyer, Director of Personal Care at United Zion Retirement Community. “Those numbers reflected not only fewer incidents, but a meaningful shift in how we identify risk, prioritize care, and support residents proactively. With Helpany’s AI-powered platform, our residents are safer, families have greater peace of mind, and our caregivers are able to work with more confidence, focus, and resilience every day.” The outcomes extended well beyond fall counts. Helpany’s AI-powered service plan assessment revealed that 1 in 3 care plans required realignment—meaning documented care levels no longer fully reflected residents’ evolving needs and risks. By proactively adjusting care plans and interventions sooner, the care team was able to ensure residents received the right level of support at the right time. Better insight led to earlier interventions. Earlier interventions led to fewer falls. And fewer falls transformed the entire culture of care.

“United Zion Retirement Community is setting a new benchmark for what’s possible in senior living — and for the entire state of Pennsylvania,” said Sandro Cilurzo, Co-Founder and CEO of Helpany. “As the first community in Pennsylvania to implement Helpany, they have demonstrated what proactive, AI-powered care looks like in practice. Zero falls in a month is the result of a team that embraced proactive care and used data to act before incidents occurred. Behind every fall is a person, a story, and a life that can be changed forever. What United Zion has accomplished demonstrates how AI-powered, privacy-first technology can deliver deeper care insights without cameras or microphones — helping protect residents while preserving dignity.”

About United Zion Retirement Community: United Zion Retirement Community is a faith-based, nonprofit Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community). With more than 115 years of service, its close-knit hilltop campus offers independent living cottages and apartments, personal care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care — all within one walkable setting overlooking the rolling farmlands of Lancaster County. Recognized as High Performing in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, United Zion is committed to compassionate, person-centered care that supports residents’ independence, dignity, and well-being at every stage of life. For more information, visit: https://www.uzrc.org/

About Helpany: Helpany is transforming resident care and fall prevention in long-term care communities with its AI-powered motion monitoring device, “Paul”. Designed for all levels of care, Paul monitors resident behavior and movement patterns without cameras. It detects early signs of health decline and rising fall risk, enabling caregivers to act proactively and reduce preventable incidents. In addition, Helpany continuously analyzes care delivery patterns to uncover discrepancies between planned and actual care—supporting more accurate care planning and resource allocation. By strengthening financials, reducing risks, and enabling earlier interventions, Helpany helps create healthier residents, less strained staff, and stronger communities. Helpany’s technology has earned top recognition, including sweeping the 2025 McKnight’s Tech Awards with Gold for Innovator of the Year and Resident Monitoring/Safety, Silver for Falls Prevention, and Best of Show, as well as the LeadingAge Arizona Innovation Award. For more information, visit: www.helpany.com

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SOLVANG, CA

Age Well Care, a licensed in-home senior care agency serving Santa Barbara County, today announced the opening of its new Solvang office — a meaningful step that strengthens the agency’s already-established presence in the Santa Ynez Valley. Age Well Care has long served families across Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton, and Los Olivos, and the new office gives the agency a dedicated local home base to better support clients, families, and community partners throughout the valley.

The office complements Age Well Care’s continued service to Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Summerland, and Lompoc, and reflects the agency’s commitment to being not just a provider in the valley — but a true neighbor.

“We’ve been caring for families in the Santa Ynez Valley for some time, and opening a local office was the natural next step,” said Ralph, founder of Age Well Care . “It’s about being more accessible, more present, and more rooted in the community we already love serving.”

Office Open by Appointment

Because the Age Well Care team spends most of their time in the field — with clients, in homes, and alongside the families they support — the new Solvang Home Care office operates by appointment only. Families, referral partners, and community members are warmly invited to schedule a visit by calling (805) 900-0829 ahead of time. This ensures that every meeting is unhurried, private, and led by a team member who can give each conversation the attention it deserves.

A Pattern of Local Giving

The Solvang office announcement also reflects Age Well Care’s broader commitment to giving back — not only to elderly-focused causes, but to the full fabric of community life in the valley. Recent contributions include support for the Santa Ynez Valley Children’s Museum, which nurtures hands-on learning and intergenerational connection, and sponsorship of the Bethania Preschool and After School Touch-A-Truck event, a beloved community gathering that brings local families, children, and first responders together.

Beyond financial giving, volunteer hours, and everyday client work, Age Well Care is also a proud participating provider in the GUIDE Program (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) — a Medicare pilot initiative designed to bring respite care and structured support to families navigating the daily realities of dementia. Participating in GUIDE allows Age Well Care to extend its trusted caregivers to families struggling with dementia who might not otherwise have access to professional respite, ensuring family caregivers receive the relief, rest, and support they need. The agency views its participation as an extension of its mission — a way to make compassionate, high-quality dementia care reachable for more families in the community, regardless of circumstance.

“A community that thrives is one where every generation is supported,” Ralph added. “Children’s enrichment, family caregivers caring for someone with dementia, local schools and first responders — these are all part of what makes the Santa Ynez Valley home. We want to be a small part of keeping that alive.”

Services Available Across the Santa Ynez Valley

• Companion care and daily living assistance
• Personal care, including bathing, grooming, and mobility support
• Respite care for family caregivers
• Specialized support for Alzheimer’s and dementia
• 24/7 care, including live-in and around-the-clock shift coverage
• Post-surgery and post-hospital recovery care at home
• Hospice support care alongside hospice providers

24/7 Home Care Solvang, Hospice Support & Post-Hospital Recovery

Beyond routine companion and personal care, Age Well Care offers higher-acuity in-home support for families navigating some of life’s most difficult transitions. 24/7 care — delivered through live-in or around-the-clock shift coverage — ensures that a trusted caregiver is always present for clients who cannot safely be left alone. Post-surgery and post-hospital recovery care helps clients return home safely after a hospital stay or procedure, reducing the risk of readmission and giving family members peace of mind during a vulnerable window. And hospice support care works alongside hospice providers to ensure loved ones are comforted, dignified, and never alone in their final chapter — while easing the emotional and physical weight on family caregivers.

Eligible for Long-Term Care Insurance Reimbursement

Age Well Care’s services — including 24/7 care, hospice support, and post-hospital recovery — are typically eligible for reimbursement under long-term care (LTC) insurance policies. Families who carry an LTC policy may be able to claim all or a portion of their care costs through their insurer. The Age Well Care team is experienced in working alongside policyholders and their adjusters to provide the documentation, care logs, and verification needed to support a claim. Families are encouraged to call (805) 900-0829 to discuss how their specific policy may apply.

About Age Well Care

Age Well Care is a licensed home care agency (HCO #424700038) serving Santa Barbara County, California. The agency is known for its Small Caregiver Pod model, which pairs each client with a consistent, trusted team of caregivers rather than rotating staff — creating the continuity, familiarity, and trust that make aging in place possible. Age Well Care also partners with the Age Well Foundation, which supports elderly individuals in the community who are less fortunate.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 17, 2026

Tiki Palm Huts, a trusted builder of custom tiki huts and outdoor structures, announced an increased focus on commercial tiki hut construction for South Florida businesses in 2026.

The company is enhancing its commercial capabilities to support restaurants, resorts, marinas, bars, and other high‑traffic venues seeking durable, visually appealing outdoor structures.

As South Florida’s hospitality and tourism sectors continue to grow, businesses are investing more in outdoor environments that attract guests and improve customer experience. Tiki Palm Huts’ commercial services are designed to meet this demand with structures built for strength, longevity, and daily use in Florida’s climate.

“Our commercial clients need structures that perform well and look great,” said the owner of Tiki Palm Huts, Yordanka Ramirez. “We’ve refined our commercial building process to deliver stronger materials, efficient timelines, and designs that fit the needs of busy business locations.”

The company’s commercial offerings include:

• Custom tiki huts for restaurants and bars
• Large‑scale tiki structures for resorts and hotels
• Waterfront tiki huts for marinas and boat clubs
• Outdoor shade structures for event venues
• High‑traffic commercial builds are engineered for long‑term use

Each project is constructed with reinforced framing, quality thatching, and materials selected for durability in South Florida’s weather conditions. Tiki Palm Huts also provides commercial re‑thatching and repair services for businesses looking to maintain or upgrade existing structures.

With more commercial projects underway and increased demand from local businesses, Tiki Palm Huts is positioning itself as a leading choice for commercial tiki hut construction in South Florida. The company’s focus on craftsmanship and reliability has earned it a strong reputation among both residential and commercial clients, and 2026 marks a continued shift toward larger commercial builds.

About Tiki Palm Huts

Tiki Palm Huts specializes in custom tiki hut construction, commercial outdoor structures, re‑thatching, and repairs. Serving South Florida, the company builds durable, handcrafted tiki huts for restaurants, resorts, marinas, event venues, and residential clients. Learn more at https://www.tikipalmhuts.com/.

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