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ACP Brings Innovative Wellness Solutions to Assisted and Independent Living

ACP Brings Innovative Wellness Solutions to Assisted and Independent Living 

ACP is expanding into the assisted living and independent living markets, bringing our evidence-based wellness technologies to new care environments where they can help residents stay active, engaged, and thriving.  

This expansion builds on more than 25 years of clinical experience supporting skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. By applying the same trusted technologies and therapeutic exercise principles to active aging populations, ACP is helping senior living communities strengthen their wellness offerings and stand out among the competition.

Enhancing Resident Wellness Through Engaging Technology 

Today’s older adults are living longer, more active lives, and they’re looking for environments that help them stay well—mentally and physically. Purposeful movement, social interaction, and a sense of autonomy are essential components of healthy aging. ACP’s suite of wellness technologies enables communities to deliver just that. 

Designed specifically for seniors, our wellness technologies support movement, connection, and independence to help residents age confidently in place. Safe, durable, and backed by exceptional support, our immersive tools help senior living communities enhance wellness experiences and strengthen well-being. 

OmniCycle® Connect Advanced Active-Assist Cycle 

The OmniCycle® Connect brings safe, supportive movement to your residents, no matter their ability level. With motor-assist technology and adjustable settings, this innovative cycle meets riders where they are, helping them stay active with minimal strain. Whether residents are working on maintaining mobility, improving circulation, or simply enjoying daily movement, the OmniCycle makes it easier to keep going.   

OmniTour™ Virtual Exercise Experience 

The OmniTour™ Virtual Exercise Experience brings the joy of outdoor cycling indoors with immersive virtual landscapes that make every workout an adventure. Residents can pedal through beautiful scenery while staying active and engaged alongside friends and neighbors. By seamlessly connecting with multiple OmniCycle Connect devices, OmniTour creates engaging group exercise sessions that keep residents motivated, connected, and looking forward to their next workout. 

OmniVR® Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise System     

The OmniVR® offers seniors a fun, interactive way to stay active, sharp, and socially engaged. Designed specifically for older adults, this easy-to-use system uses motion-sensing technology to let residents move, play, and interact in a safe virtual environment. With game-like activities that gently challenge both body and brain, OmniVR supports mobility, balance, memory, and strength.   

OmniFlow® Breathing Exercise Biofeedback System 

The OmniFlow® turns basic breathing exercises into an engaging, interactive experience designed to support respiratory health in older adults. By combining gentle airflow monitoring with game-like immersive virtual environments, OmniFlow helps promote lung strength, relaxation, and endurance—key contributors to staying active and independent.    

Support Active Aging in Your Community

This expansion into assisted and independent living reflects our commitment to helping enhance seniors’ quality of life through safe exercise grounded in decades of clinical expertise. Our equipment is designed for ease of use and supported by ACP’s unmatched service. By partnering with ACP, you can be among the first to introduce innovative, evidence-based technologies that set your community apart and help residents thrive. 

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ACP is expanding into the assisted and independent living markets, bringing our proven wellness technologies to help residents stay active and engaged. Learn how this next chapter builds on 25 years of clinical experience supporting better outcomes in senior care.

The Role of Advanced Technology in Cardiac Rehab

The Role of Advanced Technology in Cardiac Rehab 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the US. It is caused by plaque build-up in the coronary arteries, which slows blood flow. The most common symptom of CAD is chest pain. However, many people don’t have symptoms and only find out they have CAD after suffering a heart attack. 

With February being American Heart Month, it’s an opportune time to highlight the importance of cardiac rehab (CR) in supporting heart health and managing CAD. CR helps prevent future heart attacks, improves physical function, and enhances quality of life. A comprehensive CR program includes physical activity, education, and counseling. Advanced rehab technology can play a role in cardiac management, improving breathing and physical activity for individuals with CAD. 

OmniFlow® Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System

In patients with stable angina, an 8-week inspiratory muscle training program improved respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, and health-related quality of life.1 The OmniFlow Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System incorporates interactive, customizable, breathing exercises that help guide patients and their therapists. 

Forced Inhalation

Forced Exhalation

Rhythmic Breathing

Controlled Expiration

ACBT/Huff Technique

OmniVR® Virtual Rehabilitation System

A Cochrane Review of exercise-based CR in people with coronary heart disease found that exercise-based CR reduced the risk of heart attack, all-cause hospitalization, and cardiovascular mortality.2 Additionally, CR utilizing interactive virtual reality (VR) resulted in less pain, improved walking, higher energy levels, increased physical activity, and improved motivation and adherence.3  The OmniVR Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System combines gamified exercise with VR through interactive, customizable, seated and standing activities. 

  • Seated: Knee AROM, leg strength (Picnic) 
  • Sit-to-Stand: Trunk control, leg strength (Bingo) 
  • Balance and Gait: Dynamic balance, multidirectional gait (Mole, Flower Garden) 
  • Gait: Ankle/hip/stepping strategies (Walking the Dog) 
  • Upper Extremity: Sitting/standing balance, timed UE motion, functional reach (Carnival) 

OmniCycle™ Advanced Active-Assist Cycle

The 2020 American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) clinical practice guideline for patients with heart failure specifically recommends cycling as a mode for aerobic and high intensity interval training.4 ACP’s OmniCycle Connect Advanced Active-Assist Cycle has innovative motor-assist technology and customizable exercises for patients with upper- and lower-extremity challenges. Paired with the OmniTour Virtual Exercise Experience, patients can enjoy an immersive VR cycling experience that motivates them to train more often and with greater effort. 

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  1. Huzmeli, I., Ozer, A. Y., Akkus, O., & Yalcin, F. (2022). The results of inspiratory muscle training on cardiac, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and psychological status in patients with stable angina: A randomized controlled trial. Disability and Rehabilitation, 
    1–12. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2022.2146767 ↩︎
  2. Dibben, G., Faulkner, J., Oldridge, N., Rees, K., Thompson, D. R., Zwisler, A. D., & Taylor, R. S. (2021). Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for coronary heart disease. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 11(11), CD001800. 
    https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001800.pub4 ↩︎
  3. García-Bravo, S., Cuesta-Gómez, A., Campuzano-Ruiz, R., López-Navas, M. J., Domínguez-Paniagua, J., Araújo-Narváez, A., Barreñada-Copete, E., García-Bravo, C., Flórez-García, M. T., Botas-Rodríguez, J., & Cano-de-la-Cuerda, R. (2021). 
    Virtual reality and video games in cardiac rehabilitation programs. A systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 43(4), 448–457. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1631892  ↩︎
  4. Shoemaker, M. J., Dias, K. J., Lefebvre, K. M., Heick, J. D., & Collins, S. M. (2020). Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure. Physical therapy, 100(1), 14–43. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzz127  ↩︎

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the US. It is caused by plaque build-up in the coronary arteries, which slows blood flow. The most common symptom of CAD is chest pain. However, many people don’t have symptoms and only find out they have CAD after suffering a heart attack. With February being American Heart Month, it’s an opportune time to highlight the importance of cardiac rehab (CR) in supporting heart health and managing CAD.

Image of Jimmie R., an older male patient, using Accelerated Care Plus' OmniFlow Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System.

Patient Testimonial – Jimmie R.

Jimmie has a history of COPD, requiring oxygen therapy. Following COVID-19, he had increased difficulty breathing, requiring a higher level of oxygen and needed assistance with wheelchair mobility. As a result of therapy, including OmniFlow™ Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System, he is back to his pre-COVID level of oxygen therapy, and he can self-propel his wheelchair.

I can breathe better after therapy with OmniFlow™.

Jimmie R.

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Jimmie has a history of COPD, requiring oxygen therapy. Following COVID-19, he had increased difficulty breathing, requiring a higher level of oxygen and needed assistance with wheelchair mobility. As a result of therapy, including OmniFlow™ Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System, he is back to his pre-COVID level of oxygen therapy, and he can self-propel his wheelchair.

I can breathe better after therapy with OmniFlow™.