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The topic of solo aging has received increased mainstream media attention as our population ages and as many more older adults are living alone without traditional support networks.
An Age-Old Fear Grows More Common: ‘I’m Going To Die Alone’ (J. Graham, October 2025)
An Age-Old Fear Grows More Common: ‘I’m Going To Die Alone’
An Age-Old Fear Grows More Common: ‘I’m Going To Die Alone’
KFF Health News, Judith Graham, October 16, 2025
This article offers a review of thoughts from solo agers about dying alone and discusses efforts to address these fears, if people have them.
Resources Are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own (J, Graham, December 2024)
Resources are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own
Resources are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own
KFF Health News, Judith Graham, December 9, 2024
As more adults age on their own, resources are being developed to offer support in-person and on-line through groups and seminars with the aim of helping people connect with what they need to thrive.
Secrets of Successful Solo Agers (Rosenblatt, May 2025)
Secrets of Successful Solo Agers
Forbes, Rosenblatt, May 7, 2025
Planning for the future and having strong social connections can help solo agers live well, as exemplified by some of the people profiled in this article.
As the U.S. Population Ages, Solo Caregiving Becomes More Common (Kaur et al., March 2025)
As the U.S. Population Ages, Solo Caregiving Becomes More Common
NPR, Kaur et al., March 30, 2025
This brief conversation highlights some of the challenges faced by solo caregivers — an older adult caring for another older adult who can no longer care for themself — and mentions some of the resources available for support.
Watch: ‘Going It Alone’ — A Conversation About Growing Old in America (KFF Health News, December 2024)
Watch: ‘Going It Alone’ — A Conversation About Growing Old in America
KFF Health News, December 12, 2024
How do solo agers think about their expereince? This conversation beween journalist Judith Graham and five solo agers explores the topics of hope, fear, challenges and strategies for aging alone.
Going Solo: How to Plan for Retirement When You’re on Your Own (Harris, September 2024)
Going Solo: How to Plan for Retirement When You’re on Your Own
NYTimes, Harris, September 12, 2024
Living with intentionality can help solo agers plan for their future, advises one of the people interviewed for this article which includes insights from people thinking ahead.
The Cost of Solo Aging (Law, September 2024)
The Cost of Solo Aging
NextAvenue, Law, September 3, 2024
Following some useful tips on finance can help solo agers thrive, as can building strong social connections.
How to Thrive as a Solo Ager (NextAvenue, n.d.)
How to Thrive as a Solo Ager
NextAvenue, n.d.
This article introduces a series of curated guides on a variety of topics of interest to solo agers, including tips for men on cultivating social connections.
LGBTQ+ Solo Aging (Rodman, November 2024)
LGBTQ+ Solo Aging
San Francisco Bay Times, Rodman, November 21, 2024
LGBTQIA+ older adults as a group experience unique challenges and benefits as they age, including that many do not have contact with biological family, but have close ties to chosen family instead. Many care groups exist to address the needs of this population and this article discusses some resources in San Francisco.
Historic numbers of older Americans are now living by themselves (Graham, September 2024)
Historic numbers of older Americans are now living by themselves
Historic numbers of older Americans are now living by themselves
The Washington Post, Graham, September 12, 2024
Journalist Judith Graham profiles several solo agers in different parts of the country and describes some of their challenges and what brings them joy.
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