They may need to file if they have their own income, and their income exceeds the filing requirements.
If you are single and over age 65 you generally don't have to file unless your income is over $13,850.
For a detailed explanation of filing requirements please see the TurboTax article: Does Everyone Need to File an Income Tax Return?
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