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: Solo Aging Visibility Day seeks to empower individuals, encourage dialogue, and promote a more inclusive approach to navigating solo.

DOROT SAVvy Day Program: Finding Your Way: Adjusting to the Widowed Life

The loss of a spouse brings profound change. Join Julie Pfitzinger, managing editor for Next Avenue, and Dr. Jackson Rainer, a board-certified clinical psychologist and frequent contributor to Next Avenue, for a personal conversation about the widowed life. 

This program is part of SAVvy Day, or Solo Aging Visibility Day, a national initiative spotlighting the unique experiences of individuals navigating aging without the reliable support of family members. The goal is to raise awareness, foster understanding, and build a supportive community for solo agers.

Register: https://dorotusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/N6LCIix6S9-AtpTQIJinDg#/registration

DOROT SAVvy Day Program: Navigating Aging Alone with Journalist Judith Graham

As the Navigating Aging columnist for Kaiser Health News journalist Judith Graham wrote about issues associated with aging and end-of-life care. This past year she trained her eye on solo agers, writing a series of 8 articles on their experience. She will share what she learned in conversation with people from all over the country. 

This program is part of SAVvy Day, or Solo Aging Visibility Day, a national initiative spotlighting the unique experiences of individuals navigating aging without the reliable support of family members. The goal is to raise awareness, foster understanding, and build a supportive community for solo agers.

Register: https://dorotusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/chN0fih7TFGku0ToNF1atA#/registration

DOROT SAVvy Day Program: Relationships Series: Finding Connection in Third Places

Join us for an insightful five-part virtual series on human relationships. Each session offers expert guidance to help you deepen your relationships and broaden your perspective. Click here to view all upcoming sessions.

Session 4: Finding Connection in Third Places (Wednesday, May 14)
The "third place" is an informal yet essential space outside of the home and workplace (like the bar in Cheers) where people gather to foster relationships and strengthen community ties. Dr. Jackson Rainer, Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, will explore the role of third places, how to find one and how to build meaningful connections. 

Register: https://dorotusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/6RS3WUmATTu0tP8VA4pKwA#/registration

DOROT SAVvy Day Program: How to Create a Go Plan for Medical Emergencies

Ailene Gerhardt, Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) will discuss how to prepare, organize and think ahead to make sure your "go plan" is in place should an emergency arise.

This program is part of SAVvy Day, or Solo Aging Visibility Day, a national initiative spotlighting the unique experiences of individuals navigating aging without the reliable support of family members. The goal is to raise awareness, foster understanding, and build a supportive community for solo agers.

Register: https://dorotusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/dWiJQnTdRGmdISqWQKgoJA#/registration

DOROT SAVvy Day Program: Solo Agers Panel Discussion

Our panel of four solo agers from across the country will tackle the topics uppermost on your mind, from housing to healthcare to who to turn to if something goes wrong. Moderated by Amy Stein-Milford, DOROT’s Director of Onsite and Special Programs. 

This program is part of SAVvy Day, or Solo Aging Visibility Day, a national initiative spotlighting the unique experiences of individuals navigating aging without the reliable support of family members. The goal is to raise awareness, foster understanding, and build a supportive community for solo agers.

Register: https://dorotusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZXoVh5NIR8KCb5kgqVjvHA#/registration

Join the Navigating Solo Network for our SAVvy Day Celebration!

SAVvy Day: Solo Aging Visibility Day on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, is an exciting 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: Solo Aging Visibility Day seeks to empower individuals, encourage dialogue, and promote a more inclusive approach to navigating solo.

Join our SAVvy Day Celebration! 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!

Register here!