Record numbers of seniors living alone could be prone to isolation

"Nearly 4 in 10 seniors living alone have vision or hearing loss, difficulty caring for themselves and living independently, problems with cognition, or other disabilities."

"Studies find that seniors on their own are at higher risk of becoming isolated, depressed, and inactive, having accidents, and neglecting to care for themselves."

"The nature of aging in place without help can either be a choice or a situation foisted upon them by circumstance, often driven by the death of a spouse."

"Experts observe that health care providers often don't ask about older adults' living situations and are unaware of the challenges they face."

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