This record number of aging older adults creates unique challenges for the demographic. Relative seniors can give power of attorney to their close friends but the older age of those friends also poses a problem. Watts said Jensen is part of a typical group of unrelated older adults who had a small family. Watts said providing tools to avoid those problems would help older people without families live longer, happier lives. She said connecting older adults to communities that are socially fulfilling is also important for one’s mental health and physical well-being.