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title: Papa for Social Support
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# Papa for social needs and insecurities

###### Social determinants of health are responsible for 80-90 percent of health care outcomes.

When left unchecked social needs like food insecurity, transportation barriers, and access to technology all have detrimental effects on health. And these needs are all too common among older adults. Learn how companion care can improve health outcomes and reduce costs.

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