If you’re over 50 and thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re in good company. The real estate market is shifting, and older adults are playing a bigger role than ever. That’s why having an experienced and trustworthy real estate attorney on your side is a smart move. We recently interviewed real estate Attorney [...]

Aging alone comes with a unique set of challenges. For Solo Agers—those over 50 who don’t have a spouse, children, or close family involved in their lives—social isolation and loneliness can become real concerns. While independence is empowering, it can sometimes lead to feelings of disconnect from others, which can impact both mental and physical [...]

As a solo ager, I don’t have a husband, life partner, or daughter to travel with. And if I’m being honest, I don’t have a friend right now who’s as free as I am to just pick up and go. That never stopped me before, though. A couple of years ago, I took a chance [...]

NEWS RELEASE (February 4, 2025 – Newington, Conn.)  Connecticut resident and marketing professional, Jill Kovalich, has launched a unique and helpful information hub, SoloAgersConnect.com for Solo Agers, defined as people over 50, who are unmarried and without children. Her website aims to be one source for information, resources, and services for the over 250,000 Solo [...]

Remember when being sick meant having someone to care for you? A parent ready with soup, a roommate fetching tea, or neighbor to check in on you? For Solo Agers like us, being sick can feel like an entirely different experience. Living alone means we don’t have that built-in support system, making illness not just [...]

On December 4, 2024, an Interagency Statement on Elder Financial Exploitation (EFE) issued by several U.S. financial regulatory agencies was released to highlight the need for protecting financial exploitation of older people. This statement provides guidance to supervised financial institutions on identifying, preventing, and responding to elder financial exploitation. The goal of this statement is [...]

If you’re anticipating spending the holidays on your own, these tips may help you discover how to not feel lonely. The holidays are often seen as a season of love, joy, and togetherness. But this isn’t the case for everyone, especially Solo Agers. When you find yourself alone and emotionally or physically distanced from family [...]

Are you a Solo Ager? By 2040, it's expected that 78 million Baby Boomers in America will be over the age of 65, according to the National Council on Aging. With this shift, you might be hearing some new terms like Elder Orphans and Solo Agers more often in conversations or in the media. So, [...]

Solo Agers are adults over 55 who are living without the support of a spouse, partner, or children. Some may be parents, but due to circumstances, they are estranged from a child or children. Unique from those who are not aging alone, Solo Agers have many concerns they must navigate alone. As we age, living [...]

As a Solo Ager, you may already appreciate the freedom and independence that comes with living life on your terms. But living alone, especially without children or a partner, can sometimes feel isolating. For many Solo Agers, pets become a vital part of their lives, offering not just companionship, but emotional and physical benefits. Companionship [...]

As Solo Agers—those of us over 55 who are living alone without a spouse, partner, or children—thinking about end-of-life decisions can be daunting. Without close family to lean on, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of planning your funeral or making sure your final wishes are carried out. However, pre-planning these important details [...]

As a Solo Ager, preparing for the unexpected is crucial. Falls and medical emergencies can happen at any time. Without a spouse, partner, or nearby family, these situations can be even more challenging. Fortunately, there are practical ways to protect yourself and ensure help is just a call away. Here are six ways to plan [...]