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Meet Rafael and Connor: Supporting the Man Who Does It All
What can you do for someone who is perfectly capable of helping himself? One Papa Pal has found what even the most self-sufficient person needs.

Our 5 Biggest Takeaways From the Pathfinders Summit
Read some key takeaways from the 2023 Pathfinders Summit in Miami.

Meet Joan, Dale, and Papa Pal Yvonne: Caregivers in Action
Read how two caregivers, Dale and Papa Pal Yvonne, work together so they can better care for Joan—and themselves.

Meet Michelle and Christine: Proving Social Connection is the Doorway to a Full Life
Read how Michelle’s world opened back up with the help of Papa Pal Christine, who brings companionship and a new adventure with each visit.

Meet Heavenly: Impacting Her Community with Kindness
Read about Heavenly, a Papa Pal who loves that she can impact her community while having the flexibility to be with her family when they need her.

Meet Doris & Robin: Pals who Push Each Other
Meet Doris and Robin, a Papa member and Papa Pal duo who have pushed each other to do things that they never thought they could do.

Meet Sara & Michelle: Friends to Animals and Each Other
Meet Sara and Michelle, pals who connected over their love for animals, Caribbean music, and conversation.

Steps the Federal Government Is Taking Toward Health Equity
Read about how our federal government is addressing health equity and looking to eliminate systemic disparities in health care.

Meet Sunal: Fueled by a Desire to Connect with People
Living in a new country, Sunal missed the connection he had at home in India. He found companionship as a Papa Pal.

A New Kind of Care: 2022 Reflections and Impact
We’re celebrating the special moments our Papa Pals brought to members this year and the impact on our shared communities.

The Surprising Link Between Member Loneliness and Member Experience
Recent Papa research has demonstrated a clear link between member loneliness and the way members rate their health plans.

Social Isolation: Managing this X-Factor Can Improve Health Outcomes
Social drivers of health play an often outsized role in the overall health of Medicare Advantage members
