Aging Solo Today: A Practical, Compassionate Guide to Planning, Independence, and Peace of Mind

About this book

Aging solo doesn’t mean aging alone. And it certainly doesn’t mean aging unprepared.More adults are entering the second half of life without a spouse, partner, or nearby adult children they can automatically rely on. That can bring freedom and independence, but it also raises practical questions most of us would rather answer before a crisis forces us to.Who would know if something happened to you?Who could speak for you if you couldn’t speak for yourself?Who would help with your home, finances, healthcare, or everyday needs?And how do you build a life that remains connected, purposeful, and genuinely yours?Aging Solo Today is a practical, compassionate guide to answering those questions without fear or gloom.Michael Crawford walks alongside readers through the real-life decisions that matter, including building a dependable support circle, organizing essential legal documents, preparing financially, making thoughtful housing and home-safety decisions, navigating healthcare without a built-in advocate, using technology to remain independent, preventing isolation, preparing for emergencies, and thinking intentionally about end-of-life wishes and legacy.At the heart of the book is a simple idea: you don’t need one person to do everything. You need a thoughtful plan and the right people in the right roles.Whether you have always expected to age independently or life simply unfolded that way, Aging Solo Today will help you prepare for what comes next while continuing to live fully now.Aging solo is a circumstance, not a deficit. Your future deserves more than leaving things to chance. Read more

About the Author

Michael Crawford is the author of Aging Solo Today, Solo Pour, and Helping Mom. A longtime higher education leader and Dean of Students, he writes about independence, connection, caregiving, and finding meaning in ordinary moments.

His own experience of aging solo and supporting his aging mother shapes his practical, compassionate approach. Through Aging Solo Today, he helps adults plan for the future, build supportive relationships, and live fully now.

Michael lives in Central Florida, where he enjoys early morning walks, good coffee, and conversations that matter.

Learn more at https://agingsolo.today.

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