As more older adults elect to age in place, those doing so alone face unique challenges that include isolation.
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Families have changed dramatically over the last 100 years. In the past, families relied on each other and everyone had roles to work together to survive. Now, families are more independent as technology allows people to stay connected from a distance. My mom is 90 and lives on her own, but she’s only 10 minutes away from me and my husband. We do family dinner nearly every Sunday and play cards with my mom. My eldest son who lives 45 minutes away, joins us when he can. Jobs are typically the reason that family members move away. My youngest son did his post doc in Colorado and then found an excellent job afterwards. My mom had friends that retired to Florida who felt it became too difficult to live alone and moved to be nearby family or with family. I believe providing affordable transportation to social activities and events would help Seniors tremendously. My mom plays cards with a group in her neighborhood and another at her church. I wonder how many elderly people would enjoy going to church, but are not secure with driving anymore.
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