You may have limited personal support as you age alone, but you can still build a team for professional support.

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 ...

More and more seniors are living alone in the San Joaquin Valley. Explore the ways to maintain sanity and health while going ...

The number of senior citizens who live alone in the San Joaquin Valley has grown by more than 30% since 2012, adding to a population at increased risk to both physical and mental health.

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 ...

The number of senior citizens who live alone in the San Joaquin Valley has grown by more than 30% since 2012, adding to a ...

Programs that provide social connection, meals and wellness checks are crucial, as older adults face higher risks of ...

Solo agers must navigate complex financial and medical decisions without a built-in safety net.

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 ...

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?