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  • Aging Solo

  • A Single Woman’s Guide to Creating a Confident Future
  • By: Ellen Dawson
  • Narrated by: Janice McNally
  • Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

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Aging Solo

By: Ellen Dawson
Narrated by: Janice McNally
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Discover how to embrace your future years with confidence, financial security, and wellness, even if you're facing it alone. Are you on the threshold of your golden years where the quiet mornings that once buzzed with family gatherings turn to silent evenings filled with anxiety? You've likely noticed the quiet shifts in your daily life—the tasks that take a little longer, the meals that become quieter, and the sense of isolation that can accompany aging solo. You are now standing at the crossroads between the familiar paths of your past and the uncharted territory of your future as a single senior woman.

Does the thought of navigating this new journey alone send a wave of uncertainty down your spine? Know that you are not alone. More than a quarter of women—divorced, widowed, or never married—live alone and face the same crossroads. This book goes into the heart of what it means to age alone. It acknowledges your fears of isolation, financial security, and the daunting task of maintaining health and wellness without a partner's support.

With the E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Path and its 8 stages, this book empowers you to rediscover your identity, build meaningful social connections, and easily manage finances, all while aging purposefully and independently. Inside, you'll discover: The challenges and societal stigma of aging solo, and how you can overcome your struggles, seize opportunities, and plan for a bright future. 7 common misconceptions about aging solo and how looking at the facts can put your mind at ease.

Effective strategies to manage your finances with confidence so you can enjoy what you want even on a tight budget. The "bare bones" of what you need to know and do about planning for your future even though the very idea of estate planning causes you near paralysis. Practical steps to boost self-confidence and develop a resilient mindset to navigate the journey of aging solo with strength and confidence.

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Good information for a single woman

The book's positive tone was enjoyable. It also provides realistic and helpful advice for managing finances.

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Excellent book for Singles

This book is literally a complete guide for anyone single and looking for more motivation and confidence, loved the book for it's accurate data points as inputs and wide range of items discussed around senior lives. Truly inspiring, very well written and narrated.

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Now I am enthused about being a soloist

This audio book is very uplifting and empowering for single women who have chosen to embrace their identity and thrive as soloists in life. The information about planning, financial management, health, and so many other topics is excellent, but what I found most inspiring was reframing my outlook to see living alone not as a lonely prospect but as a choice for independence and personal decision-making. Thank you.

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Fulfilling!

I appreciated how this book empowers single women to embrace their independence and build a fulfilling life on their own terms. It provides practical advice with a warm, encouraging tone that left me feeling inspired and confident about the future.

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navigate aging confidently

"Aging Solo" offers a profound exploration of the challenges and opportunities associated with aging independently. The author provides practical advice on embracing solo living, managing finances mindfully, and maintaining physical and mental vitality. The book emphasizes the importance of aligning financial decisions with personal desires, ensuring a quality life without financial strain. Readers are encouraged to see solo living as an opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of new passions.

The book also delves into building resilience and confidence, owning one's identity, and forming meaningful relationships. Practical tips on communication, empathy, and social engagement are provided to help readers build and maintain connections. Additionally, the author discusses the importance of creating a joyful living environment and offers techniques for achieving inner peace and serenity. Overall, "Aging Solo" is an empowering guide that equips readers with the tools to navigate the journey of aging independently with confidence and fulfillment.

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Embrace Your Golden Years with Confidence Aging

Aging Solo offers a roadmap for senior women embracing their future with confidence, financial security, and wellness. The E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Path provides practical advice on overcoming isolation, managing finances, and staying healthy. The narrator's warm and encouraging voice makes this an uplifting listen.

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Transformative

"Embrace Your Future" is an empowering guide for single senior women facing the challenges of aging alone. This book transformed my perspective, turning my anxiety about solitude into a journey of self-discovery and confidence. The E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Path's 8 stages provided practical advice on finances, health, and social connections, making my golden years feel manageable and fulfilling. Addressing common misconceptions and societal stigmas, it offered me the tools to plan for a secure and vibrant future. I now approach each day with a renewed sense of purpose and strength. Highly recommend for anyone navigating this stage of life solo.

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Aging Gracefully

Such an empowering and enlightening guide for single, aging women. This book covers everything they need to know to stay healthy, confident, and resilient as they navigate life as single individuals. I love how positive this book is, encouraging women to be motivated and self-fulfilled. Highly recommended!

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You can find confidence in being single!

I gifted this book to my sister after her recent divorce, and it has been an incredibly helpful resource for her. Any woman facing the prospect of growing older alone will find value in this audiobook. It offers empathy and useful guidance to alleviate anxieties related to loneliness, unstable finances, and health issues. In particular, the E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Path helped my sister find who she really was. She is feeling more confident and more at ease thanks to the techniques. Any single woman navigating this new chapter in her life should check out this book.

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Powerful book on living confidently alone

I work with a lot of widows and this book has helped me better understand the challenges they face and the ways they can deal with the challenges of growing old alone. It addresses the fears and uncertainties of aging solo, offering practical advice and strategies for financial security, health, and maintaining social connections. The E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Path provides a clear roadmap to rediscover your identity, build meaningful relationships, and manage finances confidently. With tips on estate planning, health, self-care, and simplifying your life, this book helps you embrace the future with confidence and joy. Highly recommended for any woman looking to age purposefully and independently!

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