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Listening to our Papa Pals: Insights from In-Depth Interviews to Power the Future of Care
New findings demonstrate the sweeping impact of companionship on members, Papa Pals, and their broader communities.

Meet Julie and Lauren: Friends from Soul to Soil
Papa member Julie and her Papa Pal Lauren dug deep—both literally and figuratively—and found a soulful connection.

Meet Juanita: A life dedicated to service
A retired career military person with 28 years of service, Juanita found a new purpose in serving the older adult population as a Papa Pal.

Pivoting Care: Their Terms, Their Turf
Health plans and care providers are shifting care to the home in order to best serve their member’s health care needs.

How Dismantling Ageism Benefits Every American
With more older adults living in America than ever before, health plans and providers are finding ways to support this growing population.

Meet David: Striving to Be a Part of Something Bigger
Papa Pal David loves spending time driving older adults to appointments while listening to their stories.

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.
