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

Dear Subscriber First Name,

I hope are enjoying the final weeks of summer. This month’s newsletter includes information about our Virtual Summer Get Together this Thursday, August 31, and a blog post about Barbie navigating aging as a solo ager. I encourage you to visit our resource library which includes a large library articles, podcast discussions, presentations and more relevant to navigating aging solo!

Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, CSA
Independent Board Certified Patient Advocate
Certified Senior Advisor ® (CSA), Solo Aging Educator and Advocate
Founder, Navigating Solo Network & Beacon Patient Solutions LLC

Reminder: Navigating Solo:
Summer 2023 Virtual Get Together

Thursday, August 31, 2023, 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM ET, 3:45 PM -5:15 PM PT

Connect with other "solos" in breakout rooms - small group conversations! • Hear about other's experiences, share your own, and learn from others! • Access useful resources! FREE and open to anyone in any location who identifies as a solo ager!

We are thrilled there are already over 140 registrants from 21 US States!

Has Barbie Crafted Her Solo Aging Plan?

Due to an enormously effective marketing campaign, the new Barbie film has taken over the zeitgeist. While there has always been a lot of discussion about Barbie's impact, it is worth noting that Barbie, now approximately 83 years old (she was introduced in 1959 as a 19 year old), is a Solo Ager. Solo agers need to consider the support and resources they currently have in place and will need to have in place to effectively navigate the wide variety of needs as an aging adult.

If Barbie were my client and we were meeting to craft or enhance her Solo Aging Plan, here are questions I would ask her to think about: READ MORE here…

Visit Our Resource Library For
Books, Presentations, Articles,
Research, and Podcasts featuring
Solo Aging Thought Leaders!

Use Our Summarized Checklist to
Start Crafting / Revising Your Plan Today!!!

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!