The ‘solo agers’ are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone0

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• July 9, 2026

Carl Smigielski, 61, is now single, having been a caregiver for his husband, Moshe, who died in 2019. He hopes to be a “lone ager,” someone who doesn’t have a family member to rely on as he grows up. Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR hide title toggle title Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR Stay up to date