Scottsdale, Ariz. – October 14, 2010 – Univita Health officially unveiled an independent aging program designed to help families plan, coordinate and manage the activities needed for seniors to stay independent. The new program, Univita Living, was selected as one of the top ten new product launches at Health 2.0’s Annual Conference.
While most people wish to remain in their homes as they age and fear for their loss of independence, it is often a challenge to find qualified support and manage everything that’s needed to remain at home. Adding to this challenge is the complex and fragmented nature of the support including medical, personal care, communication and financial planning assistance.
Univita Living was designed to simplify this process by helping individuals and families find solutions to stay connected and independent. One of the key features of Univita Living is an easy-to-use interactive assessment that covers home safety, cognitive capacity, social support and physical functioning. Based on the results, the program provides personalized recommendations that range from referrals to qualified caregivers to home modification providers that make the home a safer environment in which to age.
“Univita Living takes a unique approach to supporting people as they strive to stay independent,” said Hugh Lytle, president and CEO of Univita. “The program provides personalized guidance and access to trusted resources that gives families peace-of-mind.”
The Health 2.0 Conference is the leading showcase of cutting-edge technologies in health care, including online communities, search and lightweight tools for consumers to manage their health and connect to providers online.
Univita Living will be made available to consumers through health plans, employers, long term care insurers, and other organizations. To learn more about Univita Living, visit www.univitaliving.com.
About Univita Health
Univita provides home-based care management through specialized support and in-home interventions to people with complex needs. Univita’s comprehensive approach to delivering, integrating and managing home care services, promotes patient independence, improves accountability and lowers health care costs. Univita works with current and emerging population risk managers such as health plans, integrated health systems and physician groups, serving commercially insured working age, Medicare and Medicaid populations. To learn more, visit www.univitahealth.com.
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