More ‘elder orphans’ without family nearby needing help

With an aging baby boomer population and a third of Americans ages 45 to 60 either choosing to be or finding themselves single, the number of seniors living alone will only grow, experts say. Many will need extra help with health care and household tasks as they age or their health deteriorates. "Most of us will have caregiving needs at one time or other," said Dr. Maria Carney, a New York geriatrician. "Our goal is to highlight that this is a vulnerable population that's likely to increase."