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How to prepare for the rise of solo agers

NPR | By Ashley Milne-Tyte

Published June 21, 2026 at 3:13 PM MDT

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There's a huge cohort of people who are aging without immediate family members to help them. Advocates say this is an opportunity to build better support for everyone.