Everything you need to know about what CarePenguin and our In-Home Activity Sensor is, features, and guides to help you set up and use CarePenguin.
Imagine if your eldelry loved one living independently could tell you “I’m okay,” ten times a day without having to do or change anything about their normal daily routine. With CarePenguin, they can! CarePenguin’s Technology is Simple CarePenguin’s technology to detect activity in a home is extremely simple, yet super effective. We observe water use …
The Faucets in Your Mom’s Home Can Tell You if She’s Okay Read More »
Yes, CarePenguin will work with tankless water heaters. CarePenguin works by measuring the temperature of the hot water heater output pipe so both tank-based and tankless water heaters work with CarePenguin. One thing to know however, is that some higher end models of tankless systems include hot water recirculation systems built in. If this feature …
Will CarePenguin Work with Tankless/On Demand Water Heaters? Read More »
CarePenguin works with nearly all hot water systems used worldwide whether they are tank based, boilers, or tankless systems. This is because CarePenguin monitors the temperature of the pipe that exits the water heater. As demand for hot water occurs the pipe exiting the hot water system will heat up rapidly and CarePenguin looks for …
“But my parents don’t use hot water that much, this won’t work for me.” A common misconception is that hot water in a house isn’t used that often. Nothing could be further from the truth, but we understand why you may not think so. Most homes built in the last 50 years mix hot and …
My Parents Don’t Use Hot Water. Will CarePenguin Work for Me? Read More »
We are so excited to officially launch CarePenguin! Our journey began only ten months ago with an idea that my dad and I had to help older adults aging in place remain independent while providing peace of mind to their families. Together, we built CarePenguin, a non-invasive solution to ensure that an elderly loved one …
Good news, CarePenguin is coming soon! We are working on the finishing touches before releasing our product to the general public. What is CarePenguin CarePenguin non-invasively monitors the well-being of an elderly loved one by looking at their water use. Any time someone turns on a faucet anywhere in the house, CarePenguin detects it. Our …
We were honored to pitch alongside five other startups at Catalyze CU’s demo day! This summer, we were given mentorship and funding through the accelerator to bring our business to the next level. Watch to discover what CarePenguin is all about and the progress we’ve made over the summer.
We are excited to announce that CarePenguin is participating in Catalyze CU, a summer-long startup accelerator that combines mentorship, funding, and coworking space! I graduated from the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business and I’m excited to continue working on CarePenguin this summer and beyond. I encourage you to attend our demo which is …
CarePenguin Accepted Into Catalyze CU Class of 2020! Read More »
Almost everyone has a story about a time they were worried about their parents or grandparents. I know my family has several, which is what inspired us to start CarePenguin. My great aunt lived alone well into her 80’s and unfortunately passed away from a stroke alone in her house. Then, months later, my grandma …
I Started CarePenguin to Know if My Grandma Living Alone is Okay Read More »
