California is getting older.
Seniors are the fastest growing age group in the state.
We profile some of California's 6 million seniors to better understand how their experiences point the way ahead and shape the California dream.
The seniors of the Graying California series The seniors of the Graying California series
Graying California
Profiles of Aging in the Golden State
Published April 23, 2019

California’s Seniors, by the Numbers

So just how old is California becoming? Think Florida.

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Cared for by the Daughter He Barely Knew

Seniors and the state depend on families to help provide basic caregiving.

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Discovering the World, Back at School

For work and for fun, California seniors make their way back to college.

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A Farmer Goes in Search of a Successor

The average age of a farmer in California is 59. Who will grow our food when today's farmers retire?

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When Finding Work is a Necessity, and Nearly Impossible

As the cost of living increases in California, many seniors are desperate to keep working. But finding a job can seem impossible.

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A Senior on the Streets, with Little Chance of a Home

In some parts of California, seniors are the fastest growing part of the homeless population.

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Mourning a Partner, Looking for Companionship

Older LGBT adults are more likely to be single and childless than heterosexual seniors. Advocates say more needs to be done for this group to help stave off loneliness.

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Living the Dream, With the Help of a Home and a Pension

For middle class seniors who bought their homes decades ago, the California dream remains well within reach.

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A High-Speed Life, Without a Car

Government-funded ride services require planning days ahead of time. Today's seniors don't have the patience to wait.

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A Retired Chef Finds Joy Cooking for His Community

Volunteering is valuable for seniors and the organizations they work with. So why aren't there more senior volunteers?

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An Actor Finds a Second Act as a Professor

The percentage of California seniors working into old age is rising. Many of them keeping working because they love what they do.

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A Couple Plans a New Home, in the Backyard

More people are moving their parents into so-called granny flats. Should we call them PIMBYs, Parents in My Backyard?

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