In a marked contrast with the past, the elderly now have many avenues for seeking second marriages including introductions, participating in group trips or charitable or religious activities, or moving into nursing homes.
和以往截然不同的，是很多子女、親友會介紹、撮和喪偶老人的第二春；其他常見的尋覓「老伴」途徑，還有參加團體旅遊、慈善工作、宗教活動或同住一個養老院等。