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

Dear Subscriber First Name,

Welcome to the May 2024 special issue 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. This month’s newsletter is focused on our brand new initiative SAVvy Day: Solo Aging Visibility Day, May 15, 2024!

Please visit the Navigating Solo Network™ website and learn more about SAVvy Day: Solo Aging Visibility Day! Share this newsletter and website with others and encourage them to join our campaign!

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

It is my hope that this national website and network will continue to grow, 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 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
Founder, Navigating Solo Network
Founder, Beacon Patient Solutions LLC

• SAVvy Day: Solo Aging Visibility Day, May 15, 2024, Read about the goals of the day, our partners, and upcoming events!

• SAVvy Day Online Celebration, May 15, 2024, 7 pm ET

SAVvy Day: Solo Aging Visibility Day

SAVvy Day: Solo Aging Visibility Day on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, is a national initiative aimed at shining a spotlight on the unique experiences, challenges, skills, and strengths of individuals navigating the aging journey without the reliable support of adult children or close family members. The purpose is to raise awareness, foster understanding, and build a supportive community that recognizes the independence, creativity, tenacity, and contributions of solo agers.

Through events, advocacy, and educational initiatives, SAVvy Day: Solo Aging Visibility Day seeks to empower individuals, encourage dialogue, and promote a more inclusive approach to navigating solo.

Learn more about our 30+ Proud Ambassadors and Community Partners from all over the US! Our Partners and Ambassadors are located in California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington DC!

Join Our Campaign! It’s FREE!

Become a SAVvy Day Community Partner or a Proud Ambassador! You will receive a FREE toolkit with access to solo aging educational tools, social media graphics and captions, Zoom backgrounds, and much, much more!

JOIN US FOR OUR SAVvy DAY ONLINE CELEBRATION, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7 pm ET

Registration available here!

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!