In the first two decades of the new millennium, the number of Californians over the age of 65 is projected to double to more than 6.5 million. Every facet of life in the state will be impacted - from politics and public services to the economy and healthcare. This changing, aging demographic also requires that society view such disparate issues as the workforce, housing, transportation, insurance, safety and particularly long-term care in a new context with an older perspective.

The goal of Aging Services of California, a leading advocate in the state for quality senior living and care, is to help develop progressive and innovative strategies for Californians to age well into the future. Paramount concerns in aging services include providing more options for care; continuity, accessibility and flexibility of services; reasonable and secure financing; affordable senior housing; healthcare; education and training programs and research and technological advances - in general, ensuring all of us can age independently and with dignity.

Aging Services of California (formerly California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging) represents more than 400 nonprofit providers of senior living and care – including affordable housing, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living, skilled-nursing, and home and community- based care. Aging Services of California's advocacy, educational programs and communications help its members best serve the needs of more than 100,000 seniors. The public-interest association also directs a statewide multimedia campaign – "Aging is an active verb" – and an extensive consumer education effort featuring its website, www.aging.org, as a key resource. Founded in 1961, Aging Services of California is celebrating its 49th year of public service.