More Baby Boomers are living alone. One reason why: ‘gray divorce’ | CNN
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Rising divorce rates for people over 50 are one reason why an increasing number of older Americans are living alone.

The number of older Americans living alone is on the rise. Nearly 16 million people aged 65 and older in the US lived solo in 2022, three times as many who lived alone in that age group in the 1960s. And as Baby Boomers age, that number is expected to grow even more, raising big questions about the country’s future.

  • Misconduct
    122·
    11 months ago

    The stigma on divorce is significantly reduced now from what it was even like 20-30 years ago. It’s also easier for women to support themselves in general on top of being more normalized.

    Also, boomers are more like 59-77 now. Did YOU forget time was a thing?

    • afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world
      19·
      11 months ago

      The stigma on divorce is significantly reduced now from what it was even like 20-30 years ago.

      Citation needed.

      Also, boomers are more like 59-77 now. Did YOU forget time was a thing?

      Talking about 50+ crowd. Get it together.

      Sorry your argument is bad.

      • Misconduct
        73·
        11 months ago

        I was alive then. I guess you weren’t. Not surprising considering your immature reply. Have the life you deserve.