Solo agers must navigate complex financial and medical decisions without a built-in safety net.

You may have limited personal support as you age alone, but you can still build a team for professional support.

There are more older people living alone in the U.S. than you might think. As of the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 estimates), about 15.2 million people aged 65 and older live alone. That ...

BIG STONE GAP, Va.—Duane Johnson starts his route about 8 a.m., driving through mountain roads, some gravel and single lane, bringing frozen meals to aging farmers, coal miners, veterans and teachers ...

Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online accounts if he has an unexpected health crisis. Gayle Williams-Brett, 69, plans to ...

Old people who live alone are often targets of concern and even pity. The worry is that they are isolated, without anyone to confide in, and probably depressed. That’s the stereotype. But is it true?

As San Diego’s population ages and the ties that once bound families together evolve or unravel, a silent crisis is growing in our midst. More older adults are facing the prospect of aging alone.

The U.S. Census Bureau says that in 2023, about 28% of people 65 and older were living by themselves, or about 16 million individuals, about two-thirds of them women. The reasons are pretty well ...

Do you have clients who are growing older without a spouse, partner or nearby family support? These clients often live alone and manage their affairs independently. They are “solo agers.” Solo agers ...