Care Beyond Medicine: How Papa Combats Elderly Isolation by Connecting Seniors with ‘Pals’

 

As the global population ages, the demand for personalized, compassionate care for the elderly has surged, highlighting a gap in traditional healthcare services. This demographic, often facing loneliness and isolation, requires more than just medical attention; they need companionship and support to help combat elderly isolation.

How can we address the growing need for personalized and trusted care among the elderly, ensuring they receive not only medical support but also companionship and a sense of community? Enter Papa, a service that connects elderly individuals with ‘Pals’ for assistance and friendship, aiming to improve their quality of life.

On this episode of Highway to Health, host David Kemp sits down with Andrew Parker, Founder & CEO of Papa, to explore how Papa is working to combat elderly isolation. They delve into the unique approach of providing trusted caregivers to enhance the lives of this demographic, discussing the impact of companionship on health outcomes and the overall healthcare system. The two discuss…

  • The critical role of companionship in improving health outcomes for the elderly.
  • How Papa builds trust with its patient community, ensuring safety and reliability.
  • The significant impact of personalized care on reducing healthcare system burdens and improving patient quality of life.

Andrew Parker, with a background in telehealth, founded Papa to honor his grandfather’s legacy. His innovative approach to elderly care focuses on combining technology with human compassion, aiming to address loneliness and improve the daily lives of older adults. Parker’s leadership at Papa has led to remarkable growth and recognition, making a profound difference in the healthcare landscape.

Article written by MarketScale.

Recent Episodes

As healthcare systems face increasing challenges—ranging from provider shortages to rising costs—the adoption of virtual care is accelerating. Acute care settings, in particular, have benefited from virtual care innovations, which have reshaped how hospitals deliver critical services. A recent study highlights that telemedicine improves chronic condition management, decreases hospital admissions, and boosts patient outcomes,…

Healthcare costs are rising steadily, while insurance benefits struggle to offer sufficient coverage, driving demand for practical solutions like nontraditional benefits and discount plans. As premiums rise and coverage limits remain stagnant, many individuals and employers seek alternative ways to manage costs and improve healthcare access. With chronic conditions on the rise, the stakes…

With healthcare costs continuing to climb, and the access to quality care remaining uneven, discussions on healthcare reform are quite an essential topic. Millions of Americans face high out-of-pocket costs and limited access to critical health services. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, nearly 40 percent of Americans have delayed medical care due to…