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

NPR News Thursday 09 July 2026, 15:58 UTC By Ashley Milne-Tyte 1 min read

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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.(Image credit: Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR)

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.

(Image credit: Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR)

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