May 21, 2026

A Broader Framework for Minnesota’s Solos 

Solos are individuals who, by choice or circumstance, function without the support historically provided by family.Some have no children or other family or family members who are unwilling or unable to offer support. Many live alone. Nearly all experience some challenges as they endeavor to navigate the services and systems they need to thrive as they age.

This program will shed light on Minnesota’s solo older adults through sharing 2025 research performed in partnership with the Wilder Research Center in addition to her 10 years of work on solos.

During the Q &A section participants will be invited to share their own experiences with solos.

1.0  Free CEU credit is available after the presentation

Learning Objectives: 

1. To help participants gain awareness and understanding of the diverse personal circumstances and perspectives of Minnesota’s solo older adults, as such solos manage health and wellbeing issues in the second half of life
2. To have participants explore the unique gaps, disconnects, and barriers within and among the systems impacting solos
3. To have participants share their own experiences as they come into contact with solos in their work environment