App connects elderly patients to 'grandkids-on-demand'

To meet the needs of the increasing number of elderly patients, one man developed an app connecting college students to seniors. 

As baby boomers age, the demand for assistance in everyday tasks has outgrown the supply. In response, Andrew Parker developed the intergenerational “Papa” mobile application to bring college student together with seniors. This team of young and old is beneficial to both parties, where the seniors are assisting in getting to doctor visits while the college students are able to alleviate feelings of loneliness.

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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