When Solo Aging Leads to Loneliness: Part Two

The limits of corporate caregiving. And emerging alternatives.

In my work, I see too many people living the final years of their lives without support. Solo aging sounds fantastic; it’s a way to grow older with independence and autonomy. But doing that completely alone comes with a price tag.

Both literally and figuratively.

Last week, I began exploring the reality of solo aging and showed how loneliness among seniors has reached epidemic proportions. I covered isolation's risk factors and consequences, along with some proven, data-driven solutions.

Before we dive into some new ideas around preventing loneliness when solo aging, let’s consider the role of professional caregivers.

Corporate Caregiving

As societies age and more people grow old without children or family nearby, the burden of care increasingly falls to professionals. This includes home health aides, nurses, companions, and staff at assisted living facilities.

They address not just physical needs, but emotional ones too. But can they ease loneliness?

On the surface, professional caregiving …