Senior orphans
 

Wouldn’t that apply to at least 90% of TV residents?

Senior orphans? I have never heard this term before as most senior citizens when they become seniors no longer have living parents. Maybe you are thinking of the one in Polk County? Home - Senior Orphans of Polk County Florida which was set up for seniors who have no familial support and are indigent.

Define please so we can respond...

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AARP refers to seniors living alone without family or friend support as "Elder Orphans".
I am not looking for a caregiver but rather would like to join a group of folks who might be interested in networking with each other.

I'm 68 and my parents are deceased--I consider myself a senior orphan ( still miss them)

I do know what you are looking for and the best place to meet Senior Orphans is at Sumter Landing on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We always go down for a coffee in the morning and Starbucks is packed with "orphans" looking for someone to talk with for a short while before they head home or go out for dinner.

You could try to form a group yourself, but is there a room big enough!

Sad Responses
 

It is really sad when someone with a serious question and actual need must tolerate the foolishness and lack of caring as demonstrated in some of the responses. I doubt that most do not know the writer is referring to being an Orphan and potentially raised in a foster home or of parents that cared enough to adopt her/him as their own. I know of a few who have been "adopted" and the questions it leaves in the child as they grow. It would be a great support group for the adults who grew up never knowing their real parents. I really hope some will put away the temptation to play comedian or be cute and have the depth to understand the writers quest and help him or her.:wave:

I don't know of a group per se....but if you have a belief system you may find others at a church. As we age-out, maybe like you have small families there most likely will be folks who would love companionship or friendships. I know of folks who were married (or not) and never had children or their kids are estranged or some other issue. There are many forms to which you speak of. I do hope you find a group such as you're looking for!!

Go and sit outside Starbucks with a coffee whenever you are in need of company and I could "almost" guarantee you will finally end up meeting people looking for what you are.

You might also consider getting in touch with Chachacha who posts here on this board. I believe she still runs the group and I think it is probably what you need. I know they have holiday parties and pot luck holiday dinners. You will find what you need, but it does take time.

Thank you
 

Thank you Madelaine Amee.