A survey of 900 adults aging alone found that pets may help reduce loneliness, ease stress, and improve emotional ...

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 ...

Traditional retirement planning has long assumed a household of at least two people and often the involvement of adult children in managing financial decisions later in life. But more and more, that ...

This article is based on reporting that features expert sources. Whether it's a widow or widower remaining on their own, a childless and single older adult who relishes independence or a rural ...

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 ...

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 ...

Timothy Rogers, 73, has lived alone for 51 years. The lifelong Merrick resident and business owner, who is not married and has no children, has planned for a future when he may not be as independent ...