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12 difficult realities of growing older alone that nobody talks about

Growing older independently is a goal many people embrace, and for millions of seniors, living alone offers freedom, privacy, and the ability to maintain control over daily life. B...

The Quiet Signals That Tell Strangers You Live Alone

While living alone can be empowering, it presents its own dangers as well. You could be more susceptible to burglaries, targeted harassment, and door-to-door scams...

Alone Isn’t the Same as Lonely

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1 in 5 people in Germany lives alone: Statistics

Some 17.3 million people in Germany lived alone last year, equivalent to roughly one in five of the population (20.9%), the Federal Statistical Office said on Wednesday. The figur...

'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone

Many older adults navigate aging on their own — without children or a spouse. An expert says this is "a reality to be supported" rather than a crisis to be solved.

7 Safety Habits Every Senior Living Alone Should Master

Living alone can be one of the most rewarding parts of retirement. Many seniors enjoy the freedom, independence, and peace that come with having a...

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Daily Living, Social Alienation, and Resilience Impact Aging

In the rapidly aging populations across the globe, the plight of older adults dwelling in rural areas is becoming a pressing public health concern. Among them, China’s rural “empty...

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Could You Really Start a New Life in Southeast Asia on Your Own?

When people imagine retiring abroad, they often picture a couple setting off together to start a new chapter. But many women considering a move overseas are not in that position. S...

Living Alone and Poverty Heighten Risks for Older Nigerians in Cities

A groundbreaking new study sheds light on the compounded challenges faced by older adults living alone in Nigeria’s urban centers, revealing alarming health and social consequences...

Is Loneliness the Absence of Connection?

Have you ever been surrounded by others but felt alone? Or been alone and fully engaged in what you were doing? I sure have, and it got me exploring the distinction between being a...

Living Apart Together: Is It the Right Choice for You?

One of the most common worries I hear from women over 60 who are dating is the lack of available partners in their area. I get it. But I also see happy, committed couples every sin...

Alone urges more community-based care for older people

Alone said the health system continues to treat long-term residential care as the default system response to ageing.

Footloose, freelance and for rent

Last time we talked about the rise of the solo household - the quiet surge of Australians who now live alone, and why one-third of all households could fit that description within...

How To Conquer Feeling Alone After 50

Darlings, feeling lonely is a rampant problem, but feeling alone is not always the same thing as being alone. A woman can sit in a crowded room and feel invisible. She can share a...

8 Things to Do Alone for the First Time After Losing a Spouse

Studies show that approximately 15% to 30% of widowed individuals meet the criteria for major clinical depression within the first year of losing a spouse....

Solo Agers & the Holiday ‘Empty Seat’: 3 Resources to Reduce Loneliness and Strengthen Social Support This Monday

Holiday weekends can feel especially heavy for solo agers who are spending the day without nearby family, a spouse, or a packed dinner table. While...