Elderly Man's Community Ties

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These are fundamental questions for older adults who live alone: Who will be there for them, for matters large and small?

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John Sutter : 15 million Americans 50 and older didn't have any close family in 2015 .

By 2060 , that number is expected to swell to 21 million , Sutter says.

Many seniors adapt to living solo by weaving together local social networks of friends, neighbors, nieces and nephews, and siblings (if they’re available).

Gardner Stern , 96 , lives alone on the 24th floor of the Carl Sandburg Village condominium complex just north of downtown Chicago .

Gardner 's third wife, Jobie Stern , 75 , goes to all his doctor appointments, drives him to physical therapy twice a week.

Gardner calls Joy Loverde , 72 , an author of elder-care books, and her 79-year-old husband, who live on the 28th floor.

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