A growing number of older adults are aging independently, without children or a spouse. Experts suggest that this trend should be recognized as a situation that requires support rather than being viewed as a crisis. The concept of 'solo agers' refers to individuals who navigate the aging process alone, and there is a call for changes that would benefit this demographic, which could also improve conditions for all older adults.
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Increase in Solo Agers Highlights Need for Supportive Changes
The number of older adults aging independently, known as 'solo agers,' is increasing. Experts advocate for recognizing this trend as a situation needing support rather than a crisis, emphasizing that changes to assist solo agers could also benefit the broader aging population.
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'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone
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Increase in Solo Agers Highlights Need for Supportive Changes