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.

Older Americans who live alone tend to fare worse than those who don’t live alone on a variety of measures – from emotional and physical wellbeing to material hardship to overall longevity. They also ...

• 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 ...