News reports indicate that “elder orphans” are in a potentially difficult place right now, especially as they enter their advanced senior years. This population is vulnerable because they face a higher risk of isolation, thus making access … [Read more...]
The Importance of Family–And Extended Family
Family is an essential part of our lives. They are there with us from the day we are born, and hopefully, they are there with us during our last breaths. Family members know us like no one else, and they love us like no one else. We’d do … [Read more...]
Planning for Care Without Family
I’ve talked about elder orphans a few times in the past on this blog, and how this segment of the senior population faces a unique set of challenges when it comes to planning for care. And while finding someone to help with … [Read more...]
What Happens When You Age Alone?
Aging alone, the act of growing older without any friends or family members living with you or in close proximity to you, is a reality for many senior citizens, whether they want this to happen or not. A new study has recently shown what … [Read more...]
Avoid Letting a Loved One Age Alone
Aging alone is not a pleasant experience for most people. This is when someone grows older without the company of loved ones near them. Not only this, it also means that they are unlikely to have peers or people watching out for them. As we … [Read more...]
What is an Elder Orphan?
You might have heard the term “elder orphan” being tossed around in the news and on different websites, but what exactly is this? An elder orphan is an older individual who does not have any relatives that assist or support them. They might … [Read more...]
Elder Orphan
There is a segment of the Baby Boomer generation that is at risk of becoming “elder orphans.” These people are senior citizens, childless, and unmarried, either by choice or by having lost their spouse over the years. When these seniors … [Read more...]