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Empowering Independent Solo Agers

Welcome. This website provides valuable resources and a community for solo agers, who are individuals over age 50, navigating the challenges of aging alone without a spouse, children, or family involved in their daily lives. There are over 16 million solo agers in the U.S.

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Empowering Independent Solo Agers

Welcome. This website provides a resource for solo agers, offering valuable resources and advice for individuals navigating the challenges of aging without a spouse or children.

Do you have questions about your future as a solo ager aging alone? Find answers here.

Infographic displaying Resources on SoloAgersConnect.com, including categories such as advocacy, healthcare, legal assistance, food and nutrition, loneliness resources, and more. Visual elements include a sick-day prep checklist, a worksheet for staying connected, a Facebook group for Solo Agers Connect, Solo Agers Coffee Socials logo, and a cover for the Medicare & You 2025 handbook.
Infographic showing icons of service providers on SoloAgersConnect.com, including legal services, financial planning, insurance, home buying, travel, wills, a dove for final arrangements and burial planning, healthcare, pet care, tax preparation, elder care, photography, and moving assistance.
Jill Kovalich, founder of SoloAgersConnect.com leading a workshop presentation for solo agers to four attendees, pointing to a projected graph showing the total number of adults aged 50 and older over time, with charts and papers on the table in front of the participants.
Infographic promoting building a community of solo agers on SoloAgersConnect.com, featuring a group of adults gathered in a cozy coffee shop, the phrases "Coffee Socials" and "Events" in bright script, the word "community" in green cursive, a Facebook icon, and the group name "Solo Agers Connect" with an image of hands toasting coffee mugs.

126 million adults aged 50 and older in the U.S.      17% of adults 55 have no children      250,000 solo agers live in Connecticut      17 million solo agers in the U.S.      Over 1.5 million U.S. solo agers over 60 live alone      126 million adults aged 50 and older in the U.S.      17% of adults 55 have no children      250,000 solo agers live in Connecticut      17 million solo agers in the U.S.      Over 1.5 million U.S. solo agers over 60 live alone      

Our Latest Blog Posts & Insights

  • Aging

    A Practical Guide for Solo Agers Living and Aging Alone

    Defining a Solo Ager Life on Your Own Terms More than ever, older adults are embracing “solo aging” — the state of living alone without a spouse or partner and often without nearby family. According to recent research by the AARP, roughly 21% of adults aged 50 and older (about 24 million people) are now [...]

  • An older woman with short gray hair sits at a desk using a laptop while holding a light blue mug that says “Solo Agers Connect.” She appears focused and content in a bright, comfortable room. Text on the image reads, “Preparing for Medicare 2026 Enrollment.”

    Health & Wellness

    An Overview of Medicare for 2026

    Each year, Medicare updates rules, costs, and benefits to reflect changes in legislation, medical practice, and inflation. For 2026, many of the changes are extensions or refinements of existing reforms (especially under the Inflation Reduction Act), but there are some new features and tweaks that can matter a lot to your out-of-pocket costs, your plan [...]

  • Alt text: Older woman with gray hair and glasses sitting indoors, thoughtfully reading a document. Text on the image reads: “Healthcare rep? Executor? Power of Attorney?” suggesting concerns about estate planning and decision-making roles.

    Legal

    Why Estate Planning Matters for Solo Agers: Insights from an Estate Planning Attorney

    When you’re aging on your own—without a spouse, partner, or children—planning for the future can feel both empowering and overwhelming. Many solo agers wonder, “Who will speak for me if I can’t? Who will make sure my wishes are carried out?” Recently, Attorney Robert A. Heinimann, Jr., sat down to talk about estate planning and [...]