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Elaine Silvestrini

‘Solo Agers’ Are Thriving on Their Own Terms

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Natalie Brown found herself emotionally triggered by her doctor’s simple question: “Is there anyone to help you at home after the surgery?”

That routine question almost knocked her to the ground. The reality of her life as a solo ager hit "right between the eyes," says Brown, 57, a digital marketing consultant in Atlanta. Her eyes filled with tears; unable to answer directly, Brown meekly said, "I’m divorced."

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