A preeminent retirement and aging expert offers a revolutionary guide to second and even third acts for aging generations are are single divorced childless or who live long distance from family. What Youll Learn From This Book A lifeplanning checklist for Solo Agers Stories of other Solo Agers successfully meeting retirement and aging challenges Guidelines for developing a strong social network and avoiding isolation and loneliness Specific ways to achieve financial security including making an income in later life Tips for maintaining good health and physical wellbeing throughout life A formula for deciding where to live in retirement and later life A tool for evaluating housing options Obstacles to aginginplace and checklist for home modifications A comprehensive guide for advance planning legal financial and personal