Baby Boomers Living Alone
Solo aging can be defined as the experience of older adults who are living alone without a spouse or children to provide support and care. It is a growing trend that has the potential to promote independence and freedom. Older people have always been more likely than others to live by themselves, and now that age group baby boomers and gen xers makes up a bigger share of the population than at any time. While some people worry that solo living is lonely, boomers know the truth: It can be freeing, peaceful, and downright joyful.
Nearly 16 million people aged 65 and older in the us lived solo in 2022, three times as many who lived alone in that age group in the 1960s. And as baby boomers age, that number is expected. This article explores the reasons behind this phenomenon, the rise of baby boomers living alone, and the strategies they employ to lead fulfilling lives on their own terms. Baby boomers living alone comes with its own set of challenges, but also plenty of good stuff too. Today, were going to talk about this growing trend of baby boomers enjoying their own company. Well also introduce a helpful book, the art of living alone and loving it by jane mathews. Data has revealed that more and more aging baby boomers are living alone these days. Its estimated that 26 million americans over the age of 50 are living solo, making this the.
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