Mental Health and Aging: The Role of Primary Care in Overcoming Barriers to Treatment
Physical and mental health are inextricably intertwined — senior-focused primary care can help bridge the treatment gap
Hospice — The Best Way to Alleviate Loneliness for Middle-Stage Dementia Patients
In-home hospice care, which gives them ample opportunities to engage with family and friends in the comfort of their own homes, allows providers to give dementia patients the daily contact they deserve.
Unlocking Transparency in PBM Pricing
The TSX Venture Exchange has a strong history of helping early-stage health and life sciences companies raise patient capital for research and development.
Why Employers and Payers Should Offer Companionship Services, Per Papa’s CEO
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.
Company Launches To Combat Loneliness Through Virtual Peer Support Groups
Forum, which launched Wednesday, is an online marketplace that offers peer support groups for a range of topics, including grief, loneliness, chronic conditions, substance use, caregiving and relationships. It has raised $5.3 million in seed funding led by NextView Ventures.
Startup Launches Out of Redesign Health To Combat Loneliness Among Older Adults
Peppermint is an “online clubhouse community” for adults aged 55 and older that allows them to connect with others through online clubs (like for traveling or gardening), workshops (like for nutrition or photography) and collaboration (where members can work together on activities like creating a recipe book). It aims to reduce loneliness by creating a sense of community and purpose for older adults, Peppermint's CEO said.
Report: Wisdo Reduces Loneliness Among Humana MA Members
Wisdo, a social health platform that addresses loneliness and social isolation, teamed up with Humana to serve some of its Medicare Advantage members. A new study on Humana's members found that 58% of participants reported lower rates of loneliness after three months of using Wisdo's app.
Using Informed Awareness to Transform Care Coordination and Improve the Clinical and Patient Experience
This eBook, in collaboration with Care Logistics, details how hospitals and health systems can facilitate more effective decision-making by operationalizing elevated awareness.
Chronic loneliness is killing people: The solution is personal
In order to make an impact and improve physical and mental health, we need to recognize the need to approach loneliness as a condition. Building connections through social intervention is the most direct way to affect change.
Health plans can help combat the epidemic of loneliness for older Americans
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services only recently gave the green light for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to provide a wider range of benefits that address social determinants of health. With that new charge, it’s time for health care payers to join the fight against loneliness.
SCAN Health’s new program to tackle senior isolation focuses on connections with peers
To tackle loneliness among seniors — which can have serious repercussions on health — Medicare Advantage plan provider SCAN Health has launched a togetherness program. The program is founded on senior-to-senior interactions, both virtual and, eventually, in-person.
INVEST Pitch Perfect winner spotlight: Care.coach takes aim at senior loneliness with round-the-clock virtual pets
Armed with a tablet and virtual pet companion, California-based startup care.coach is aiming to alleviate senior loneliness — an issue that has worsened amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, which won the health IT track of the Pitch Perfect contest at MedCity INVEST, aims to fulfill seniors' medical and social needs through access to health information and clinical care when needed.
When Investment Rhymes with Canada
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
With $1.8M fundraise, Pyx wants to be “prescriptive solution to loneliness”
The app stars a friendly chatbot named Pyxir who engages with users through jokes and questions. Its ambitious founder hopes the app can become the prescription for clinical loneliness.
Drumbeat builds for a Peace Corps of caregivers
The Administration for Community Living, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is taking steps to establish a National Volunteer Care Corps.
Want to stay healthy? Think about getting a dog
A new study suggests owning a dog can significantly reduce the risk of a cardiovascular-related death. I challenge you to show me any drug or surgery that does the same without side effects and at a comparable cost.