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Lyft and Connected Living Team Up to Offer Family Rides


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QUINCY, MA - May 12, 2017: Connected Living, the nation's leading connector of families, friends and communities today announces the integration of ridesharing into its Connected Living mobile app available for iOS and Android devices. This service, known as Family Rides, creates a better way for family members taking care of aging parents to order, track and pay for rides for their loved ones with simplicity and peace of mind.

Sarah Hoit, CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Living, Inc, said: "As a working mother, I know it is not possible to be where your family needs you all the time.  Knowing that you can order and pay for Lyft rides for any family member through the Connected Living mobile app and then see their pickup and drop off is a huge convenience and brings and such peace of mind."

Connected Living is a social impact company that pioneered user friendly, private social networks and technology in senior living communities, demonstrating how better connections contribute to happier and healthier lives.  The company's recently released mobile app enables family members of all ages to stay in touch easily and privately despite geographic distances and busy schedules. The Connected Living mobile app is currently available for mobile devices running iOS or Android operating systems.

"Family is everything," said Gyre Renwick, Lyft's Head of  Healthcare Partnerships.  "At Lyft, we're making it easier for all family members to benefit from ridesharing and stay connected. With Family Rides, we're ensuring a safe, reliable ride every time and a peace of mind for families across the nation."

Family Rides is available through the Connected Living mobile app in cities where Lyft provides service.  For a list of cities in which Lyft operates, visit www.lyft.com/cities or check the Connected Living mobile app.

About Connected Living, Inc.
Connected Living is a social impact company founded to bridge the "digital divide" between millions of seniors and their families, friends and communities. The company creates transformational technologies that enable people to connect, contribute, and lead healthier lives.   To download the Connected Living mobile app for an Apple Device, visit the App Store and search for Connected Living or click here http://apple.co/2ekH8ti.  To download the Connected Living mobile app for an Android Device, visit the GooglePlay Store and search for Connected Living or click here https://goo.gl/hptMZ1.

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