Health risks associated with loneliness and social isolation are more common among the aging population of rural America. In ...

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 ...

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?

Aging solo is a result of many factors. Some solo agers are widowed, or never married. Some have lost a long-time partner. Some have no kids, and some are estranged from their adult children. Some are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ann Allen visits with Vist A Bit volunteer Darla King at her home as the program works to bring companionship and care to older adults facing loneliness. Photo by Lawrence Bryant | St. Louis American ...

Recently, I have heard a great deal about the growing concern for loneliness among seniors in many communities. It is often referred to as the silent epidemic of aging. Even in senior communities ...