‘Communities that work best for older adults tend to improve the quality of life for all residents.’
New York Just Committed to a Master Plan for Aging
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Longevity: The Future of Work’s Most Valuable Player
It’s our job to harness the opportunities longevity and a growing aging population present for work.
200 Senior Living Communities Commit to LGBTQ+ Inclusion
The inaugural Long Term Care Equality Index from HFC Foundation and SAGE ranks inclusiveness in long-term care residences.
How Far Would You Go for Your Research? 545 Miles?
Having a more palpable impact on the road.
Remembering Dr. Patrick Arbore
He was an inspiration for preventing elder suicide and fostering compassionate care.
The Accidental Solo Ager
Lessons learned upon becoming a widow.
The Backup Plan—A New Planning Model that Keeps Solo Agers in Mind
The model is based on the idea that a successful plan relies on skill, personal accountability, and a community of support.
The Community-as-Family Model
A wise, practical, and easy-to-implement educational model can help Solo Agers connect, plan for the future, and allay worries.
Solo Aging and the Importance of Building a Local Support Network
Fending off loneliness and preparing for emergencies are two great reasons to boost one’s support network.
Shared Housing: Making a Golden Girls Home a Reality
‘People can live together. This is simple to say but takes effort to implement.’
Cohousing: A Way for Solo Agers to Build and Maintain Community
The concept of cohousing solves so many of the challenges that come with aging, not the least, loneliness.
Key Financial Planning Considerations for Solo Agers
Details on foundational health, social capital, residence, support team and long-term care planning.
Women Solo Agers in India: Concerns, Challenges, and Coping Strategies
A recent study lays out the issues facing women who may soon be aging alone, in India.
Solo Aging in the LGBTQ+ Community
Lessons learned from a care-management perspective.
Navigating Solo Aging: The Unique Challenges Black Women Face
Engaging with real women provides a much more nuanced view of aging alone than do the statistics.
Why We Need a Broader Framework for Solo Agers
‘Solo Agers are not a special interest group and solo-ness is not about bad choices, but rather another dimension of diversity.’
Confronting the Challenges of Solo Aging
Or how to age solo successfully.
Our Guest Editor: A Solo Ager on Solo Aging
Sara Zeff Geber approaches the topic of solo aging from a personal place and knows how critical it is to get the word out about the trend.
Senior Living: An Alternative for Solo Agers
Finding support and community in senior living.
Solo Agers Can Find Independence in Planning and Advocacy
Often the services of an elder law attorney can stave off disastrous consequences.