The Rise of “Grey Divorce” Means More Older Adults Are Living Alone

2023-08-14T12:54:15-04:00August 14th, 2023|Categories: Grey Divorce, Loneliness and Isolation|Tags: , , , , , , , |

  As discussed in previous blogs, many older adults deal with the effects of social isolation. But why are so many seniors living alone? One explanation could be "grey divorce." Grey divorce refers to the dissolution of marriages among couples aged 50 and older. While divorce rates have generally been declining or stabilizing among younger age groups, the same cannot be said for this older demographic. FirstLantic delves into the reasons behind the rise of this phenomenon and its impact on older adults living arrangements. The Grey Divorce Trend The concept of spending decades with a partner, only to part ways in later life, was once considered a rarity. However, over the past few decades, grey divorce rates have steadily risen, leading to significant changes in [...]