More older women are choosing to live on their own, and the shift comes with real advantages. Independence allows daily routines to be shaped without compromise, and the freedom often brings comfort, ...

Emily Maxwell is back. The star of Stewart O’Nan’s novel “Emily, Alone” and a co-star of O’Nan’s “ Henry, Himself,” she plays ...

VIENNA, Austria — Although past studies have shown that social relationships are important during the aging process, new research suggests that cognitive benefits may differ between types of social ...

Discover the inspiring story of Sundari Kani, a 61-year-old woman living alone in Thiruvananthapuram’s forest village, ...

House sharing seemed a good alternative to expensive rents but as soon as Nicola Slawson moved in with 80-year-old Amie*, she could sense she was more of an employee than a tenant ...

Older adults who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to experience poorer nutrition and health outcomes than those who ...