LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTX Corp. (OTCQB: GTXO), a leading provider of personal location GPS wearable technology and wandering assistive technology, announced today the appointment of PAL BUTTON Medical Alert Systems as the sales representative for GPS SmartSoles in The Villages & South Florida area. The Nadlers have been inspiring healthier, safer lives for families for over thirty years. "GPS SmartSole is the perfect complement to our existing products. We are thrilled to be selected as team members representing this innovative product," said Fyllis Nadler, Director of Operations for PAL BUTTON Medical Alert Systems. "We had great success in presenting the SmartSole at the Fire Safety expo sponsored by the Villages Police and Fire Department. Many individuals expressed interest and were excited to know that the product is now available for families."
Patrick Bertagna, GTX Corp CEO, commented, "We are excited about bringing on the Nadlers to handle the South Florida territory as their mission is directly aligned with ours and the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. The ethos of GTX and the SmartSoles is to empower seniors to live more independently through wearable technology."
Last week the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing, "Aging in Place: Can Advances in Technology Help Seniors Live Independently." Led by Chairman Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Ranking Member Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., the hearing helped raise visibility on technology that can empower seniors and maximize their quality of life.
GPS SmartSoles are a stigma free, safety and security proactive monitoring and tracking solution for those who suffer from Alzheimer's, dementia, autism, and other memory ailments and have a tendency to wander. The patented GPS SmartSoles, which were featured in AARP's 2015 technology gear guide are placed in the wearer's shoes and contain a GPS tracking chip connected through a cellular network that sends a signal to a central monitoring website or smart phone app, showing the exact location of the individual wearing them. They come in several trim to fit sizes for both men and women, are made with the highest quality electronic components and assembled in Rhode Island, U.S.A.
GPS SmartSoles are available for both wholesale and direct to consumer purchase, with 6 months interest free financing. SmartSoles: the "where" in wearable tech.
Specializing in 24-7 EMS-monitored home PAL medical alert systems for safety at home and Mobile PAL wearable 2-way voice alert systems for active people on the go. PAL BUTTON proudly carries an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and is licensed by the Department of Professional Regulations. For more information about PAL BUTTON visit www.palbutton.com
GTX Corp (GTXO) is a pioneer in GPS wearable technology and a leader in enterprise 2 way GPS real-time personal location based services. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with U.S. distribution and in 9 countries. GTX provides solutions that answer the "where" question: where is my mother, child, employee, vehicle, drone and high value assets.
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