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 ...

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 ...

Ann Allen described her life as full. She grew up with her childhood friends, married, had children and, in her senior years, continued to live in her hometown where her sisters also live. But at 75, ...

Before her death, my widowed mother spent her days sitting in her tiny senior apartment watching her life shrink. I watched sadly from thousands of miles away. As a psychotherapist working with people ...

Living alone as a senior can feel empowering. It gives you freedom, quiet, and the comfort of your own routines. Many older adults truly enjoy this stage of life. Still, living alone as a senior also ...

Living alone is a wholly different experience for people who love having a place of their own and hope to be able to continue living alone for as long as they live, than it is for people who find solo ...

PHOENIX – Arizona’s population is aging, and more seniors are facing a life alone. “Solo agers” have no family, spouses or lifelong friends who are alive or live nearby. In 2024, nearly one out of ...

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 ...

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 ...