Our 2022 Active Aging Guide
Santa Barbarans Are Living Their Lives to the Fullest
By Leslie Dinaberg | August 25, 2022



The year-round outdoor lifestyle in Santa Barbara is a big plus for older adults who want to stay vibrant, healthy, and active for life. | Credit: pixnio.com
From giving out food at the Ukraine–Poland border to fighting workplace discrimination, surfing competitions, staying fashionable, helping other seniors stay connected, riding the e-bike wave, becoming TikTok sensations, and more, today’s older adults aren’t letting a few more years stop them from living their best lives.
This is the fifth annual edition of this special section. Read on for all sorts of inspiration and practical tips on how to live your life to the fullest, no matter what your age.
Women Share Experience Volunteering for World Central Kitchen
Marge Cafarelli and Jan Hill Answered the Call to Serve Food to Serve on the Ukraine – Poland Border

The Ease of E-Bikes
Biking Gives a Boost to Your Brain and Your Body

Santa Barbara’s Sally Saenger Has a Lifelong Passion for Fitness
Riding the Wave as a Senior Fitness Ambassador

Montecito TikTok Grandma Goes Viral
Surprise Social Media Stardom for Sissy Taran

The Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic, Santa Barbara Style
Lovebird’s Nancy Burgner Gives the ‘Real’ Scoop on This Summer’s Hottest Trend

CARELINE Provides a Lifeline for Santa Barbara’s Isolated Seniors
Center for Successful Aging Program is Just a Phone Call Away

Age Is Just a Number
Santa Barbara Author Bonnie Marcus Explains How Gendered Ageism Isn’t Just a Female Problem

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