Where can solo senior turn for help in their later years?

50-Plus: Those 'not so little' jobs around the house

For the last few months, this column has explored the plight of the family caregiver.

Where can solo senior turn for help in their later years?

This is a very common concern for the 22 million solo agers across the United States who don’t have adult children or other family they can depend on.

IS EXTRA | Three retirees tell how they have managed to earn extra income on top of their pension. Although there is a lot of talk about age discrimination, more and more companies are hiring seniors. Certain types of work have allowed the interviewees to earn even thousands of euros.

Older freelancers in demand as businesses adapt globally

A global shift sees companies turning to older freelancers for specialised skills, with 45% of firms reporting an increase in those aged 55 and over.

Brazil is undergoing a silent transformation that impacts all of us: the country is aging rapidly. And we're not alone -it's a global change- but the Brazilian data are impressive. Read more (04/09/2025)