Attending To the Needs of 'Elder Orphans' a Growing Concern in Aging Population

“Elder orphan” is a term used by medical professionals to describe individuals living alone with little to no support system. In a research article published in Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research, in July 2016, “Elder Orphans Hiding in Plain Sight: A Growing Vulnerable Population,” Maria T. Carney, M.D., and her colleagues**,** sought to help clinicians identify adults with multiple chronic diseases who are aging alone and are geographically distant from family or friends. Identifying these individuals might well increase the availability of services for this population as a whole.
Read full article on HealthCentral about how solo agers or "elder orphans" cope:
Photo credit Think Stock
Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol  

               Related StoriesDo You Feel as Old As You Are? A Grandmother and Granddaughter Discuss Life and AgingSummer Excursions for Care Partners to EnjoyPlanning a Picnic for Your Loved One Living In a Care Facility 

Source: Minding Our Elders - May 16, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs