Univita Health Introduces New Independent Aging Program at Health 2.0

Univita Living selected as one of the top 10 new product launches at Health 2.0’s fourth annual conference in San Francisco.

Scottsdale, Arizona, 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 10 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 Health is creating a unified environment to help people live and age with independence. By providing one place to find and manage resources which support independent aging, Univita makes it easier for individuals to live and age with dignity, in the setting they choose. Univita is accomplishing this by transforming home based care – integrating the complete range of in-home care needs from basic caregiving through complex home health care – and adding the support of the latest technologies. And Univita offers a unique suite of personalized assessments and decision support built around the key dimensions of independence. To learn more, visit www.univitahealth.com.