What is solo-aging and how do you prepare for the challenges of growing older without support.

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This week the three boomers speak with author Sarah Zeff Geber about solo aging, getting older with no kids and no family. What do you need to do? Listen and learn.

This episode is funny - as always - but also provides valuable information for solo agers, and those who know them.

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Joy Loverde, best-selling author and eldercare visionary, speaks to important considerations on making housing decisions as you age, how to focus on transitions in response to change, and why you should always have older people in your life.

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Ever asked yourself ‘Who will take care of me as I age?’ If so, this episode is for you. Our hosts Stephanie McCullough of Sofia Financial and Kevin Gaines of American Financial Management Group engage in a profound conversation with Carol Marak, an author, speaker, and mentor who has tackled this very question head-on. Her journey to a secure future will inspire you as she shares her path to financial stability, strategic relocation, and developing a comprehensive framework for successful solo aging.

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Aging Solo: Planning Ahead for a Vibrant Future with Joy Loverde, Author of Who Will Take Care Of Me When I’m Old? & The Complete Eldercare Planner.

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A Conversation with Nancy Ruffner, BCPA, May 2023

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Downsizing Expert, Anne Nouri and Joy Loverde engage in a lively conversation about life transitions: Topics include: How to plan for the unknown future; How the downsizing process helps you focus on what truly matters; How real estate experts can help right now; Why caregiving never ends and much more.

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Ever worry about who will take care of you when the time comes? Whether you have friends and family ready and able to help or not, it’s possible to enjoy a good quality of life in your later years…if you have a plan. Joy Loverde, author of Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old equips people with everything they may need to prepare for a good, rich life on their own as they age.

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An estimated one-third of adults age 60+ live alone, and as solo agers they may lack a greater family support structure as they face inevitable challenges — from quality of life to end-of-life decision making. Claire Solomon Nisen, LMSW, is the manager of DOROT’s Lasting Impressions program in NYC, and Wendl Kornfeld created the Community as Family program at Temple Emanu-El in NYC — both immersed with solo agers and their interests. They speak with Exit Strategy host Stephanie Garry.

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By 2046, Canada expects its seniors to outnumber children by 2:1. So how should we reimagine and redesign cities as they become increasingly populated by the elderly – which, if you’re lucky, will one day include you? In this episode, we hear from Joy Loverde, an advisor in aging and eldercare-related issues and the author of Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old and The Complete Eldercare Planner.

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Dr. Thyonne Gordon is joined by Dr. Sara Geber and AARP volunteer and family caregiver, Lily Liu to discuss solo aging and tips to successfully age alone.

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Planning for the long term is unsettling because growing older is stacked with complexities and risks. Growing older is unfamiliar territory for most. People of all ages can anticipate the challenges of life leading up to and beyond retirement. The value of starting early, before one faces a crisis, will equip adults/clients with knowledge and insight, preparing them more comprehensively to navigate and move forward. This process will equip them to take advantage of more opportunities that life has in store.

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Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming and confusing, and making informed decisions can be a daunting task. Ailene Gerhardt, an independent, board-certified patient advocate explains how patient advocacy can help people make informed decisions. Additionally, she shares her experience in working with solo agers, offers advice for putting together a “Go Plan” for potential medical emergencies, and provides advice for finding a patient advocate .

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The TV show, “CONNECT: Addressing Loneliness in Massachusetts,” airs on local media channels across Massachusetts and explores various themes related to connected, healthy aging. The series is produced by Winchester Community Access & Media Inc.

In this episode, Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, independent board certified patient advocate and solo aging educator, shares tips for creatively navigating this season. This discussion was edited for length!

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For those with no support system, the thought of aging without help can be a frightening, isolating prospect. Whether you have friends and family ready and able to help you or not, growing old does not have to be an inevitable decline into helplessness. Maintaining a good quality of life in your later years is possible, but having a plan is essential. You'll be empowered to make proactive plans for your own lives rather than entrusting decisions to family and community.

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Independent Patient Advocate Ailene Gerhardt offers perspective and tips in her interview with Paulette Lee in the latest episode of her weekly audio podcast, WomanWorthy: Real Talk About Real Issues for Women Over 60 online at womanworthy.podbean.com.

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Attorney Anthony Park speaks with Sara Zeff Geber. about who solo agers are and different housing options for solo agers.

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Sara Zeff Geber is a certified retirement coach, professional speaker on retirement and aging as well as the author of Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers. She is reinventing retirement for her generation with a niche specialty as an expert in “Solo Aging,” guiding people who have no children or who are aging alone to have a safe and fulfilling life in their retirement years.

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Aging is inevitable, but people can avoid losing control by planning ahead for their later years. Our guest is a consultant on aging and the elder-care industry. We talk with her about navigating getting old, from housing to finances and emotional needs to end-of-life decisions.

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Growing old is an experience that many of us will share and there are many elements to a successful strategy for aging – from housing, medical and financial planning to establishing a support network of friends and family. Joy Loverde discusses the importance of proactive planning and her book “Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old?: Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age”

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