U.S. adults ages 65 and older lived alone in 2023, the most recent year with available data. That’s down from 29% in 1990.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, millions of Americans are hunkering down at home. Working from the kitchen table, homeschooling, and attending virtual happy hours have become the new normal.

• Eating alone linked to poorer diets: Older adults who regularly dine solo consume fewer fruits, vegetables, and protein compared to those sharing meals, with measurably lower diet quality and food ...