About Us
In 2013, Accushield began with a mission: to protect vulnerable seniors and the caregivers who dedicate themselves to their well-being. The company was founded by Charles Mann and Allen Barnes, who shared a vision to transform security, connection and visitor management in senior living.
Charles’s deep roots in senior living, shaped by his family’s years of dedication to serving residents, provided a unique understanding of the challenges communities face. Every day, senior living communities encounter risks from third-party caregivers and visitors entering and exiting their doors. Charles and Allen saw an opportunity to innovate and improve these processes to enhance safety and reduce vulnerability for seniors.
Our first step was simple but groundbreaking: replacing the traditional paper sign-in clipboard with the Accushield kiosk-based solution. This digital transformation introduced a hands-on, secure way to identify and account for every visitor. As our understanding of the industry’s needs grew, so has our platform’s capabilities.
Over the years, the opportunities have continued to expand, and we are privileged to partner with senior living communities and their dedicated staff to ensure seniors remain safe, supported, and vibrant.
Our commitment remains steadfast: to honor the mission that inspired us from the beginning—enhancing the lives of seniors through innovative safety measures and technology. Together, we strive to safeguard those who have given so much to us and to empower the communities that care for them.