Social isolation can pose unique risks for seniors during COVID-19.

California’s Most Vulnerable Seniors

Seniors face serious risks from COVID-19, and shelter-in-place orders have introduced new challenges, such as social isolation and struggles to fulfill daily tasks. Lack of internet can also make connecting with others a hurdle. During this health crisis, Californians are urged to check on vulnerable neighbors with a call, text, or physically distanced visit.

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California’s Population

Although its population growth has slowed in recent decades, California is still the most populous US state. More than a quarter of Californians are immigrants, and no race or ethnic group makes up a majority of the population. By 2030, about one in five state residents will be 65 or older.

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For additional resources on this topic, visit PPIC's Population page.

For more on the coronavirus and California, visit PPIC's COVID-19 page.

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