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'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone

Many older adults navigate aging on their own — without children or a spouse. An expert says this is "a reality to be supported" rather than a crisis to be solved.
Many older adults navigate aging on their own — without children or a spouse. An expert says this is "a reality to be supported" rather than a crisis to be solved.

This article was originally published at: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/09/nx-s1-5886348/solo-agers-d...