There are 6 million people in the United States over the age of 85. 40% of them live alone in their homes or in facilities. They are part of the 22 million people 65 or older who live alone.
About half of these 'solo agers' as they are known, are content, satisfied or happy living alone. They state that the most important thing to them is their freedom and independence.
Another 25% are increasingly pessimistic. The other 25% do not have strong feelings.
The biggest complaint of all solo agers is loneliness.
We need each other. From the first day of life until the last.
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