We all know someone who swears by independence, but the reality of aging solo is very different from what’s expected. The quiet days, the longing for companionship, and the rising anxiety that comes with it can be overwhelming. AARP’s 2025 study found that 40 per cent of adults aged 45 or older in the U.S. report feeling lonely, up from 35 per cent in 2018.
With an aging population, the number of seniors living alone has increased, and according to Pew Research, 26% of seniors aged 65 and older lived alone in 2023.
