Aegis Living Selects Prolitec for Aromatherapy in Public Areas in All 35 of Its Senior Living Communities
| Source: Prolitec
REDMOND, WA--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - As part of its continuing effort to enhance the
lives of residents in its retirement and assisted living communities, Aegis
Living (www.aegisliving.com) has selected Prolitec Inc. (www.prolitec.com) to
introduce aromatherapy
to public areas in all 35 of its senior living facilities in
Washington, California and Nevada.
Following an initial installation in the new Aegis of Bellevue (Wash.)
community, the Redmond-based company contracted with Prolitec to roll out
the systems to the remainder of its communities over the course of 2010,
with several installations now under way. The systems from Milwaukee-based
Prolitec will condition the air in lobbies and hallways with tiny amounts
of a scent created especially for Aegis.
Aegis' scent, called 'Serene,' is a blend of chamomile, aromatic lavender
and other complementary and proprietary ingredients. Chamomile reduces
stress and anxiety and is used to treat insomnia, while lavender relaxes
the body. According to a Duke University study, the scent of lavender
relaxed participants as much as a massage.
Depending on the community's mechanical system, Aegis' proprietary scent
will be dispersed in the designated common areas through a variety of HVAC
or wall-mounted delivery systems from Prolitec. As the program evolves,
residents will also be given the opportunity to have aromatherapy in their
individual units through Prolitec's Air/Q Whole Room (www.airq.com) system
for an additional monthly charge.
"Already known as one of the premier operators of retirement and assisting
living communities, Aegis is taking another step forward in raising the
standards for better senior
living with the introduction of aromatherapy," said Richard Weening,
CEO of Prolitec. "The scent that we developed for them will make residents
feel better and they don't have to do anything, just breathe in the air."
"Prolitec is the technology leader in the safe and sensible use of scent in public spaces," added Jerry
Meyer, COO of Aegis. "We chose Prolitec because they have a
customer-focused, high-standards culture like Aegis and they understand the
special requirements of senior communities."
About Prolitec
Prolitec (www.prolitec.com) is a world leader in the development and
deployment of innovative
air-treatment and air care
technologies including odor control, ambient scenting, aromatherapy and the
use of scent as a medium of communication. Clients include retailers,
hotels, casinos and other commercial organizations in the U.S. and in 20
countries around the world. Prolitec's Aerobiology and Infection Control
Unit develops human-safe and green systems for controlling pests and
killing airborne and surface bacteria and viruses.
About Aegis Living
Aegis Living is a national leader in retirement and assisted living,
offering a progressive selection of senior residences to meet the growing
needs of today's aging population. Providing the finest in senior lifestyle
and living options available, "We're the people who make life better"
emphasizes
health, quality of life, well being and community. Aegis Living is guided
by a simple philosophy: strive to treat all people with the highest
possible standards. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Redmond,
Washington, privately held Aegis Living operates 35 communities in
Washington, California and Nevada. Additional information about Aegis
Living and its services are available at www.AegisLiving.com. Follow us on Twitter @twitter.com/aegisliving and
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