Addressing loneliness with companion care
Socially isolated adults have a 45% chance of dying sooner than their socially connected peers.
These negative health outcomes cost plans big-time—social isolation costs Medicare over $6.7 billion annually. Too often, loneliness and social isolation are considered a normal part of aging. Companion care provides members with companionship and addresses the root causes of loneliness. Read more about how in our solution brief.