living alone

And for many, that means getting a roommate — even for homeowners or others used to living alone.

Of the 3 million Americans over age 50 who identify as gay, bisexual, or transgender, about twice as many are single and living alone when compared with their heterosexual counterparts, according to the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging.

Now she shields herself from society, living alone and working from home, and says her whole life is designed around avoiding the things that could distress her.

Carole was in her 60s, living alone in a house in Uxbridge, west London.

"This research opens possibilities for personalised meal plans for astronauts and individuals living alone on Earth, showcasing VR's potential to explore variations in eating when stressed," she said.