Each year, nearly one third of adults over 65 experience a fall. Falls are the reason for 40% of admissions to nursing homes. Universal Health Care has a new Fall Prevention Program. The goal of the Fall Prevention Program is to educate members who are at risk for falls. We want to encourage awareness of falls and fall risks. We will also provide information about specific chronic medical conditions and fall prevention “safety tips.”

This program is available for members with:

Universal Health Care wants to help keep members safe in their homes and maintain their independence. We do this by identifying safety hazards in the member’s home environment and daily routines.