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Solo Living

In this section you will find all our articles about living on one's own.

5 years ago

How Solo People Cope in Isolation

Learning to live in isolation is something many of us have had to do in the past few months. Some have coped better than others but for us all, it’s a challenge. Many people, women in particular, had already learned how to live…

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6 years ago

5 Ways to Embrace Living Alone

Some of us choose to live alone and others are faced with it due to circumstances such as death of a spouse or partner. It’s what we do after we live alone that matters, and I am going to share 5 ways to get the most out of this situation…

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6 years ago

The Growing Trend of Older Women Living Alone

After a very emotional and fast-moving turn of events, my partner of 18 years was bundled into a car by his concerned daughter, and I watched them drive away, feeling very alone.  Read More

6 years ago

Approaching Retirement Alone? 3 Strategies to Stay Social, Happy and Healthy

Financial matters are the top concern for most women 60 and over. Members of my community more often than any other issue, say money and outliving their finances is their main worry…

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6 years ago

4 Points of Retirement Planning You Need to Consider When Retiring Single

Retirement planning for single people has its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. This is true whether you are a widow, divorced, or you never got married…

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6 years ago

How Senior Women Aging Alone Can Find Support Networks

Our motive to create a support system extends beyond the need for social connection and to avoid loneliness. Many women, especially those of us without an immediate family, are at risk of isolation and spending too much time alone…

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6 years ago

Aging Alone? Don’t Forget to Take Care of Yourself!

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7 years ago

Aging Alone and the Importance of Self-Care

It feels like it was yesterday I was helping my parents with their care needs while working a full-time job. Today, I’m the one who has grown older and occasionally needs help, but unlike my parents…

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7 years ago

How to Avoid Lazy Eating as a Single Older Woman

In a world of endless options, especially when it comes to food, it’s easy for single Boomer women to default to going to restaurants all the time, grabbing take out, or even (gasp!) driving through for fast food come mealtime…

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7 years ago

Living Alone Isn’t All Bad… at Least it Can Make You Feel Rich!

Every time I talk about the topic of loneliness, I am reminded by many women in our community that “being lonely” isn’t the same as “being alone.” In other words, there are many women among us who love living by themselves. So, today, I want to talk about how living alone isn’t all bad… in fact, as our fabulous blogger, Elizabeth Dunkel, points out, it can actually make you feel rich! Confused? Watch today’s video and everything will become clear! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me!

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