Navigating Solo News, Volume 4 Issue 4, October 2025
4th Anniversary Edition!

Who is a Solo Ager?
An adult 55+ who is without the reliable support of adult children or close family members.

Dear Subscriber First Name,

Welcome to the October 2025 issue of Navigating Solo™ News, the Navigating Solo Network’s monthly newsletter.

This month’s issue celebrates our 4th anniversary and offers links for upcoming events and resources relevant to solo agers.

In just four years the Navigating Solo Network™, founded October 21, 2021, has become a trusted space for solo agers and allied professionals alike. With website visitors from all 50 US states and 86 countries, over 2000 subscribers to our mailing list, and 1,600+ connections across social media platforms, the Network’s reach continues to expand globally.

Whether you first connected with us in October 2021 or are just discovering the Navigating Solo Network™, there's never been a better time to connect this incredible community. Together, we're redefining what it means to navigating solo, and I'm so proud of all we've accomplished in just three short years."

Take a look around the site and you will see how the path to dynamic solo aging starts here!™ Please share our newsletter and website with others!

Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, CSA
Independent Board Certified Patient Advocate
Solo Aging Educator and Advocate
Certified Senior Advisor
Founder, Navigating Solo™ Network
Founder, Beacon Patient Solutions LLC
Host, The Navigating Solo™ Podcast

• We’re Celebrating Our 4th Anniversary!

• Our Blog Posts and FREE Downloads for Solo Agers, Community Members and Professionals

• Join our Navigating Solo™ Regional Network 6 month pilot program: Nov 2025 - April 2026, Enrollment Deadline Oct. 31

• Upcoming Events of Interest including our Table Talk Panel Series

• Group & Planning Resources Available for Purchase

We’re Celebrating Our 4th Anniversary!
Some Highlights of our 4th Year:

Our Blog Posts and FREE Downloads for Solo Agers,
Community Members, and Professionals

FREE Downloads:

• Complimentary “tool” is the Round TUIT graphic

• Quick Guide: What to Do If You Don’t Have a Power of Attorney

• Download Our Free “Go Bag & Plan” Checklist!

• National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) April 16, 2026, Planning Checklist

Blog Posts: Navigating Solo Network, Beacon Patient Solutions LLC

• Communicating Effectively With Your Provider

• What to Do If You Don’t Have a Power of Attorney

• Shake Up Your Advance Care Plan!

• Putting Together Your Own Medical “Go Bag & Plan”

• Navigating the Winter Holiday Season

• Take Charge of Your Health: The Power of a Personal Health Record

• Language Matters: A Guide to Inclusive Communication for Solo Agers & Professionals

Be Part of the Pilot: Free or Paid!
Whether you join as a Community Member (FREE), Founding Member, or Regional Leader, your voice helps shape the future of Navigating Solo™ Regional Groups.

Join Now! Enrollment in the 6 Month Pilot Program Closes Oct 31, 2025

Navigating Solo™ Table Talks

Navigating Solo Network: The path to dynamic solo aging starts here!™, an initiative of Beacon Patient Solutions LLC, is a national network and online clearinghouse featuring events, news, and resources specifically for Solo Agers!