MedCity News November 17, 2023
A recent report from Papa, a companion care company, found that 22% of Medicare Advantage members are severely lonely. The findings give some insights into why employers and payers should offer companion support, according to Andrew Parker, founder and CEO of Papa.
About one in five Medicare Advantage members have no one to turn to for help, and one in three are socially disconnected, according to a recent report from Papa, a companion care company. These findings show why employers and payers should care about offering companionship services, as seniors struggle with loneliness and caregivers deal with burnout, said Andrew Parker, founder and CEO of Papa.
“That means [seniors] don’t know who to talk to, they don’t know who to...
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