Senior living: Historic numbers of Americans live by themselves as they age

Senior living: Historic numbers of Americans live by themselves as they age

Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew old. But her first marriage ended in divorce and her second husband died more than 30 years ago. When a five-year relationship came to a close in 2006, she found herself alone — a situation that has lasted since. “I miss having…