
Pear Pals brings students and older adults together for friendly phone calls that promote health and happiness! Using a social care platform, Pear Suite, students are guided through interactive well-being surveys that enable both participants to virtually share about their background, interests, strengths, and challenges, particularly around the social drivers of health. Data from these surveys is automatically transformed to suggest conversation starters, actionable goals, and local resources to boost wellness. By collectively working towards their wellness goals, both our students and older adults can actively support each other towards healthier outcomes, while establishing purposeful intergenerational relationships.