Judith Graham

About 28% of people 65 and older live by themselves, including slightly fewer than 6 million men and slightly more than 10 million women.

Because of medical advances, people over age 60 live far longer than people at the dawn of the 20th century. Still, most of us lack a good understanding of what happens to our bodies during this extended period after middle age.

The higher rate of post-COVID symptoms in older adults is likely due to a higher incidence of chronic disease and physical vulnerability.

Multiple studies have found that older adults with a broad array of casual and close relationships enjoy better well-being and live longer than people with narrower, less diverse social networks.