Our Work with Solo Agers

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

According to the US Census Bureau by 2034, there will be more people 65 years and older (77 million) than there will be under the age of 18 (76.5 million). One quarter of baby boomers (born 1946-1964) did not have children and about one third of Americans aged 45 - 62 are currently single. In the past, when an aging adult needed assistance with healthcare and caregiving matters, their adult child(ren) or other younger family members were available to help out. As the statistics above point out, in the case of the current senior populations, there are fewer adult children to provide assistance.

For those who did not have children or lack the support of adult family members, ensuring support as they age requires an extra layer of intentional and thoughtful planning to make sure supports are in place when needed.

Beacon Patient Solutions Founder and National Solo Aging Educator and Advocate Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, CSA is passionate about assisting solo agers with their planning needs. She has crafted services to meet the growing needs and demands of this unique and important demographic.