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

Dear Subscriber First Name,

Welcome to the a special August edition of Navigating Solo™ News, the Navigating Solo™ Network’s monthly newsletter. Visibility has significantly increased regarding the unique needs of navigating aging solo since the Navigating Solo site was launched in October 2021.

As you know, I am passionate about meeting the unique needs of solo agers and enhancing the resources available for those navigating life independently.

I am thrilled that our national website and network has grown significantly! I am so excited that our new The Navigating Solo™ Podcast will help us include the voices of many solo aging advocates, share individual stories of those navigating solo, connect solos to each other, and offer ideas and solutions for the many aspects of a compiling and implementing a navigating solo plan!

Take a look around the Navigating Solo Network site and you will see how the path to dynamic solo aging starts here!™

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

• The Navigating Solo™ Podcast Has Officially Launched!

• Upcoming Events: Navigating Solo™ Summer Online Gathering, Thursday August 15 and more!

The Navigating Solo™ EPISODE 2 Podcast NOW AVAILABLE

The Navigating Solo™ Podcast is a dedicated platform where we explore the unique needs and concerns of solo aging with a focus on empowerment, connection, and proactive planning.

Ways to Connect with The Navigating Solo™ Podcast:

• You can easily subscribe to The Navigating Solo™ Podcast on all major platforms including Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, Audible, iHeart and wherever you get your podcasts.

• You can also watch our podcast discussions on The Navigating Solo™ Podcast website!

• Join The Navigating Solo™ Podcast Mailing List to hear about new episodes and more!

To submit your episode ideas or questions, you can email the podcast directly at podcast@navigatingsolo.com, or connect with us on social media. We’re on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok under the handle TheNavigatingSoloPodcast. We will be posting updates, sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, and more ways to get involved.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Navigating Solo™ Summer 2024 Online Get Together, Thursday, August 15, 2024, 6:45 pm ET, The event is FREE and registration is required. Register here!

  Visit the Navigating Solo Network Upcoming Events Page to see upcoming local and national events of interest!

SOLO AGING IN THE NEWS

• Sara Zeff Geber's article Aging Alone? Financial Planning for Singles on the Bottom Line Inc. website offers useful tips for financial planning! Read it here!

• Ailene Gerhardt was a recent guest on the Caring in America podcast and discussed healthcare advocacy and solo aging! Listen here!

• Joy Loverde was a recent guest on the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast and shared the critical importance of mental health, self-actualization, and remaining socially active. Watch the discussion here!

• Nancy Ruffner’s Blog Post Are “America’s Best Places to Live” the Best Place For You? offers useful tips and resources for exploring housing options! Read it here!

• The Navigating Solo Resource Library includes links to articles, interviews, research, video presentations/discussions, access to finding local resources and (NEW addition) information about solo aging and free infographics!  Visit the library here and refer others to the fantastic resources available!

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!