the rise of suicide in middle aged white America: retirement no longer bonus, but time of struggle

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43. Sounds like an interesting network growing internationally. I'll keep in mind and

pass along to some contacts. Now I recall the 'aging in place' concept from news coverage about 4-5 years ago before conditions and austerity had become so severe. What I saw was a feature on a group of older women, perhaps a couple men in a Boston area neighborhood where they had lived for some time and didn't want to move.

Most of the members were in their 60s and 70s, financially alright, living independently in their own homes and in fairly good health but without spouses or children nearby. Their arrangement was mainly focused on keeping in contact by phone or otherwise, letting each other know if help with errands, transportation or problems was needed. ~

Thanks for the information, it's encouraging and innovative.
Although I don't farm, gardening is a passion and I know a fair amount about cooking and healthy eating. I've experience caring for a couple relatives dealing with medical matters and worked in the health and disability field. My mother and grandmothers, one with a small farm late in life, another a backyard fruit orchard I fondly remember making jams and canning when I was a small child.