Independent Solo Peer Group
FOR INDIVIDUAL PEER GROUPS | SENIOR CENTERS
A Planning and Support Community for Independent Adults 60+
Build a More Secure and Confident Future
SENIOR CENTERS
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INDEPENDENT ADULTS
If you're an individual wanting a structure of people, plans, communication, and professional resources to help you remain in control of life's circumstances as you grow older, please contact me by completing the opt-in form at the bottom of the page.
The Solo Aging Peer Group brings together independent adults who understand the opportunities—and the practical challenges—of planning for the future without a spouse, partner, nearby children, or dependable family support.
You do not have to figure everything out alone.
Through guided planning, meaningful peer discussions, practical resources, and professional expertise, you will begin building a stronger structure around your health, finances, legal affairs, relationships, support network, and future care needs.
Imagine Feeling More Prepared
Imagine:
- Connecting with people who understand the realities of aging independently.
- Talking openly about concerns that friends or family may not fully understand.
- Developing new habits that support your health, confidence, and long-term independence.
- Building relationships with people who offer encouragement, accountability, and practical ideas.
- Creating a lifestyle and future plan based on your values, preferences, and priorities.
- Gaining access to tools and resources designed specifically for solo aging.
- Learning from experienced professionals in financial planning, legal services, healthcare, caregiving, housing, and aging services.
- Replacing uncertainty with a clear, manageable plan of action.
This is not a group focused on fear. It is a place to identify risks, strengthen your options, and take practical steps before a crisis forces decisions.
What the Peer Group Offers
Each month, the group focuses on an essential area of independent aging and life planning, including:
- Health and caregiving readiness
- Social connection and meaningful engagement
- Building a nearby support network
- Legal preparedness and decision-making
- Financial resilience
- Housing, transportation, and future care considerations
Participants receive guidance, exercises, planning tools, and opportunities to apply what they learn to their own circumstances.
Begin with the Life Plan Assessment
Your experience begins with the Life Plan Assessment, a comprehensive planning tool that helps you evaluate your current level of preparedness across the essential areas of aging well.
Guided Planning Session
Facilitated by Carol Marak and focuses on a specific life-planning topics.
During this session, you will:
- Ask questions.
- Explore planning strategies.
- Discuss common solo aging concerns.
- Learn from professional experts.
Guest professionals will include elder law attorneys, financial fiduciaries, aging life care managers, patient advocates, healthcare professionals, housing specialists, and other senior care experts.
What You Will Gain
By participating in the Solo Aging Peer Group, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop a clearer vision for your future.
- Identify the people and professionals who may support you.
- Strengthen your health and caregiving readiness.
- Organize important financial and legal matters.
- Build stronger social and community connections.
- Prepare for emergencies and unexpected transitions and more!
Who the Group Is For
Independent adults age 55 and older who:
- Live without a spouse, partner, nearby children, or dependable family support.
- Want to remain independent and in control of future decisions.Recognize that self-reliance alone may not be enough.Need greater clarity about health, legal, financial, housing, or caregiving matters, and more!
You do not need to have everything figured out before joining. You only need a willingness to examine your current situation, consider your options, and begin planning.
The Solo Aging Peer Group will help you put a practical structure around your future so that you can remain known, supported, prepared, and confident—regardless of what changes may come.
