social isolation
The service helps seniors maneuver their care in a virtual setting, an increasingly common way to receive healthcare now during the pandemic.
The Florida startup connects college and nursing students with seniors who need help with tasks or someone to talk to.
The platform was created to help seniors dealing with social isolation by virtually connecting them with peers.
Papa's Series A round was led by Canaan with participation from Pivotal Ventures, Initialized Capital, Y Combinator and Sound Ventures.
Oregon Health & Science University's ongoing study has participants discussing memories and tapping their critical thinking skills multiple times each week.