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Love knows no age. If you are divorced, widowed or have always been single, then you may be on the lookout for that special someone.
According to AginginPlace. org, nearly 20 million people ages 65 and older are single. Finding romance at any stage of life can be complex, and seniors can face additional challenges, such as making the decision to start dating again after losing a spouse or partner.
Whatever has you stuck in terms of getting back on the dating scene, there are plenty of practical steps you can take to get back in the swing of things, especially if dating again is where your heart is leading you.
Read on for some interest- ing statistics and proven advice on how to find love in your golden years.
SENIOR DATING BY THE NUMBERS Senior singles in America
make up one of the fastest growing demographics in online dating. In a 2018 study by Medicare Advantage, a total of 29% of surveyed seniors reported going on a date with someone in the last year who they met through a dating website.
Here are some other key statistics from the survey:
Men over 55 are 83 percent more likely than women over 55 to say that age is not at all important in a dating partner.
15% of seniors met dates at a bar or nightclub.
6% of seniors met dates at the gym.
18% of seniors met dates
through a social club, activity or hobby.
58% of seniors met through mutual friends.
GET STARTED
The thing older adults must realize is that online dating is all about getting out of your
comfort zone and taking the first step.
Here are a few things you can do to get back in the game:
• Talk to friends, family members or colleagues who have recently started dating.
• Spend time researching
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dating apps and online sites. If needed, ask a younger fami- ly member or friend to help you learn the ropes.
• Set up a strong online dat- ing profile that paints an accurate, honest portrayal of your personality and back- ground.
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