MyGait Senior Computer selected as Sterling Award Winner in Entertainment Category

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(1888PressRelease) January 18, 2012 - Winners Announced at 4th Annual Silvers Summit at the 2012 International CES;

Represent best in class products and technologies for Americans Age 50+

MyGait has been selected as a winner in the Entertainment Category in the first annual Sterling Awards competition, as announced at the Silvers Summit Conference at CES today. Sponsored by AARP, the Sterling Awards identify the very best in technology innovation and product excellence for Americans age 50+.

MyGait's Senior Computer was selected as winner in Entertainment category. Other Sterling Award winners include:
• Health & Wellness - Company: GrandCare Systems, Product: GC HomeBase
• Education/Continued Learning - Company: LiveMocha, Product: LiveMocha
• Relationships/Family Caregiving - Company: No Tie LLC, Product: AutoVerbal
• Cause-Worthy Product/Service - Company: Great Grabz, Product: Unique Touch Grab Bars

"We are honored and thrilled to be recognized by such a prestigious organization" says Jeff Hill, CEO of MyGait, "Our goal is and continues to be bringing seniors into the technology age through our easy-to-use computer and exceptional customer support. This award is for our staff, who works tirelessly making sure that all of our customers have the most successful computing experience ever, and we will display it with pride. Thank you so much!"

The purpose of the inaugural Sterling Awards is to identify the peerless products (design, functionality, purpose) that enhance, empower and exemplify the lifestyles of the Boomer and Silvers audience. Winning criteria included products or services that solve a problem/issue and have relevancy for the lifestyles for those age 50+:
• Limited mobility and agility
• Limitations with eyesight or hearing
• Cognitive thinking skills/brain health
• Communication, education and engagement

In addition, products must enhance one of the following for those age 50+:
• Health and wellness aiding longevity
• Intergenerational interaction and learning (includes family caregiving)
• Safety (in the home, car, community, etc.)
• Social connectivity or networks (help in eliminating isolation)
• Engages user in social or environmental cause

Award winners were chosen by the expert panel of judges from: Aging in Place Technology Watch, AARP, Carnegie Mellon University, Care2, Compelling Telling, Continua Health Alliance, Mary Furlong & Associates, National Alliance for Caregiving, NPR Labs, PBS Kids Interactive, SmartSilvers Alliance, Vibrant Nation.

"We congratulate MyGait and all of our Sterling Award winners who offer unique ways to enrich the lives of the 100 million boomers and silvers in our society today," said Sherri Snelling, co-producer, Silvers Summit. "We hope the Sterling Awards become an annual showcase that illustrates the new and improved ways that technology can help us stay healthy, happy, connected to family and friends, living in our homes longer, and making a difference in the world as we age."

Visit the Silvers Summit Web site for more information about the Sterling Award.

The 4th Annual Silvers Summit at the 2012 International CES is where the thought leaders on aging and technology come together. The one-day conference addresses trends, innovations and strategies in the areas of social media, gaming, driving safety, mobile technology, universal design, smart homes and communities, and customer service addressing the largest and most influential demographic in our society today - Americans age 50+.

Follow Silvers Summit on Twitter for news and updates: twitter.com/silverssummit.

About MyGait
MyGait is the leading provider of easy-to-use computers designed specifically for seniors. Tested and proven in senior centers across the country, MyGait has delivered a failure-free, worry-free computer experience to seniors for more than a decade. At MyGait, we are committed to providing seniors simple and rewarding computing supported by U.S. based customer service advisers to assist with their needs for a life-enriching experience.

About Silvers Summit:
The Silvers Summit at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is where the thought leaders on an aging society and technology come together. The conference and exhibit assembles companies, distributors, journalists, research firms, and think tanks, to demonstrate the products and services that will help consumers age 50+ stay engaged, empowered and help enhance their lives. The Silvers Summit and Exhibition is presented by Living in Digital Times, producer of the following summits and exhibitions at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show: Digital Health, Fitness Tech Summit, HigherEd Tech Summit, Kids ( @ ) Play Summit, MommyTech Summit, Mobile Apps Showdown, and Last Gadget Standing dot For more information about The Silvers Summit, visit: http://silverssummit dot com/ dot

DISCLAIMER: Silvers Summit (a property of Living in Digital Times, Inc.) does not endorse or promote any of the Sterling Award winners. AARP, the Sterling Award sponsor, does not endorse or promote any of the Sterling Award winners.

Silvers Summit and Sterling Award are service marks of Living In Digital Times, Inc.

Media Contact:
April Lundy
Director of Marketing
713.425.4255 x207
april.lundy ( @ ) mygait dot net

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