Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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As Californians over 65 surge toward becoming the largest age group, senior centers are providing meals, classes and social connection to combat isolation. But many remain underfunded even as demand grows and loneliness poses serious health risks.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Neil Chase
Tamara Gould
Angela Boisvert

PRODUCERS
Robert Meeks
Mia Henry
Colin Taylor

REPORTER
Isadora Kosofsky

EDITORS
Robert Meeks
Anthony Bibian

CALMATTERS EDITOR IN CHIEF
Kristen Go

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Robert McDonnell

SERIES BRANDING
Israel Mendez

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