Why Solo Agers Must Be a Priority in Texas Aging Policy and Services

Dear Colleagues,

As Texas continues to prepare for a growing aging population, there's one group that’s rising quickly—and often falling through the cracks:

➡️ Older adults aging without a safety net.
No spouse. No children. No nearby relatives. These are the solo agers—and they are our neighbors, clients, and fellow Texans.

I’m honored to speak at the Aging in Texas Conference on this urgent and timely topic. My session will focus on how professionals across the aging care landscape can better recognize, support, and plan for individuals who are navigating aging completely alone.

🔍 Why Solo Aging Matters to Every Sector

This isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a system-wide challenge that touches:

• 🏠 Housing stability and transitions

• ⚖️ Guardianship demands and legal vulnerability

• 🏥 Long-term care capacity and emergency interventions

• 🧑‍⚕️ Strained caregiving and public health infrastructure

And yet, solo agers often go unnoticed until a crisis occurs—placing greater burden on already overstretched systems.

✅ What You’ll Learn in My Session

This session will offer:

• A clearer picture of who solo agers are and why they matter

• A risk assessment framework you can integrate into your client work

• Actionable, scalable strategies to reduce long-term dependence on public services

• Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to build early support systems

Why It Matters

The more we delay, the more we risk costly, reactive solutions that strain our systems. But when we proactively identify and support solo agers, we create:

✔️ More equitable access to care
✔️ Stronger client outcomes
✔️ A more sustainable aging care infrastructure for all

📅 Will you be at the Aging in Texas Conference?
If so, I invite you to join me in this important conversation. Let’s work together to ensure no one is left behind in the aging process. (click on link below to learn more)

AGING IN TEXAS CONFERENCE June 25-27

Warmly,
Carol Marak
Author | Longevity Strategist | Founder of The Life Plan Assessment