“Uglies” is now streaming on Netflix and it certainly sets the stage for at least one sequel, if not two (the book series it’s based on is a trilogy after all). But will it happen? Well ...

South Side resident Gerri Norrington, 78, never thought she’d be one of them. For her and others, that means dealing with things on their own like health issues and loneliness.

More than 16 million Americans live alone while growing old. Surprisingly little is known about their experiences.

Studies find that seniors on their own are at higher risk of becoming isolated, depressed, inactive and neglecting to care ...