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As more older adults live alone, resources are cropping up to help them
In a survey published last year, AARP — which broadens the definition of older Americans to people 50 and beyond — examined those who live alone and don’t have living children. Ten percent ...
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Older Americans living alone often rely on neighbors or others willing to help
(AARP defined solo agers as people 50 and older who aren’t married, don’t have living children, and live alone.) Linda Camp, 73, a former administrator with the city of St. Paul, Minnesota ...
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Elderly living alone at highest risk of fire death
The fire service has asked people to check on their neighbours after data reveals elderly people living on their ... five fire fatalities were older people who lived alone. The research comes ...
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Care more for home alone elders
“Living alone creates problems on mental ... which created the “Time Bank” concept as an old-age assistance programme, where people can volunteer to look after the elderly who require ...
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The ‘singles tax’ means you often pay more for going it alone. Here’s how it works
divorce rates remain high and an ageing population means more people live alone in older age. Many people also make a conscious decision to remain single, seeing it as a sign of independence and ...
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7 Handy Home Security Steps to Secure Your Home While Living Alone
But one thing that has many people worrying ... This tip works especially well for those living alone because detectors old or new can be easily triggered by kids or partners, creating more ...