Resources for Solo-Agers
A solo-ager is often defined as someone who is older, single, living alone, and has no adult children or grandchildren involved in their life.
Recognizing this growing trend, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute and the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) partnered to produce the Solo-Agers Decision Guide. The Decision Guide is a series of resources designed to help solo-agers understand and plan for decisions they may encounter at different life stages.
To gather further insight into the issues solo-agers face, the SOA Research Institute engaged a market research firm to survey a sample of Americans 50 years old and older who self-identify as solo-agers. Among the objectives of the survey was to explore American solo-agers’ attitudes towards, and changes in, their finances, use of technology, and physical and cognitive abilities as they age. In addition, to understand the extent to which they are using, or anticipate using, a support network as they age.
Results of the survey can be found here: Survey of Financial Perspectives and Retirement Planning for Solo-Agers
Recognizing this growing trend, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute and the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) partnered to produce the Solo-Agers Decision Guide. The Decision Guide is a series of resources designed to help solo-agers understand and plan for decisions they may encounter at different life stages.
To gather further insight into the issues solo-agers face, the SOA Research Institute engaged a market research firm to survey a sample of Americans 50 years old and older who self-identify as solo-agers. Among the objectives of the survey was to explore American solo-agers’ attitudes towards, and changes in, their finances, use of technology, and physical and cognitive abilities as they age. In addition, to understand the extent to which they are using, or anticipate using, a support network as they age.
Results of the survey can be found here: Survey of Financial Perspectives and Retirement Planning for Solo-Agers
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Phone: 800-811-4112
Email: [email protected]
Website: choiceanddignity.org
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PO Box 86886, Tucson, AZ 85754
Phone: 800-811-4112
Email: [email protected]
Website: choiceanddignity.org
Disclaimer:
Choice and Dignity, Inc. provides educational programs and resources related to end-of-life concerns, including deliberate life completion and death with dignity. We do not encourage, promote, or endorse suicide. Our goal is to offer information protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Laws regarding aid in dying vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. It is not the intent of Choice and Dignity, Inc. to violate any applicable laws. We urge individuals to consult with qualified legal or medical professionals for specific advice.
Privacy Policy
© 2025 Choice and Dignity, Inc. All rights reserved. | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.