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Papa

Companion care connecting older adults and families to real people

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About

Papa partners with health plans and employers to connect members and their families with trained companions called Papa Pals, who provide in-person or phone-based support for everyday tasks, transportation, companionship, and more. The service targets older adults, family caregivers, and underserved populations to help them age in place and reduce social isolation. Health plans and employers offer Papa as a benefit to improve member outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Problem

Older adults and underserved populations face social isolation, inability to age in place, and lack of access to everyday assistance and companionship.

For

Health plans, employers, older adults, and family caregivers

How it works

Members enroll through their participating health plan or employer benefit, then schedule visits with Papa Pals via phone or mobile app for companion care, errands, transportation, and more.

Business model

subscription

Status

launched

Company

Papa Inc.

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