SAINT PAUL, MN (December 6, 2022) — Next Avenue, the national news and community destination for older adults that is part of the PBS system, today revealed its 2022 “Influencers in Aging.”
Next Avenue was launched in 2012, with the mission to meet the needs and unleash the potential of older Americans through the power of media. Since 2012, the platform has served over 80 million people through its content and partnerships.
The 2022 “Influencers in Aging” list recognizes remarkable people bringing solutions, innovation, inspiration, and big thinking to the aging space.
“This year’s influencers were chosen because they are changing the aging landscape,” says Julie Pfitzinger, Next Avenue’s Managing Editor. “They are pushing for new policies, providing new representation, and giving access to information that is changing what it means to age and live an older life. They are rewriting the script of aging.”
The influencers are:
Ramsey Alwin (Arlington, VA): President and CEO of the National Council on Aging, Alwin is a national thought leader and policy advocate leading a nationwide movement to ensure equitable aging for every American. She designed new measures of economic security for older Americans and is changing the way people think about adult poverty.
Robin Berzin, MD (New York, NY): Holistic medicine practitioner and founder of Parsley Health, Berzin specializes in women’s health and helping her patients overcome chronic conditions, including menopause. “State Change,” Berzin’s recently published book, draws on new science to help readers attain a new baseline for energy, calm, and optimism.
Sandra Edmonds Crewe, PhD (Washington D.C): Instrumental in developing self-sufficiency programs and advocating for assisted and affordable housing for older Americans, specifically African Americans, Crewe is Dean and Professor of Social Work at Howard University.
Christopher Gardner, PhD (Stanford, CA): A leading nutritional researcher, Gardner is the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine. He studies the relationship between diet and health, the best ways to motivate individuals to achieve healthier diets, and strategies for maximizing taste, health, and sustainability of food in institutionalized settings (such as in schools, worksites, and hospitals) to achieve healthier dietary behaviors.
Becca Levy, PhD (New Haven, CT): A leading expert on the psychology of successful aging, Levy is a Professor of Public Health and Psychology at Yale School of Public Health and Affiliated Faculty at the Yale Institute of Global Health. Her recently published book, “Breaking the Age Code,” presents techniques for improving age beliefs and reducing structural ageism for a more age-just society.
Frank Lipman, MD (New York City, NY): Functional medicine pioneer and sleep expert, Lipman is the Founder of the Eleven Wellness Center. He has spent his career helping people increase their health and age well. His books, “The New Rules to Aging Well” and “Better Sleep, Better You” (co-written with Neil Parikh), provide practical advice for a healthier life.
Andie MacDowell (California): Actor and model, MacDowell is an advocate for women aging authentically and has been a spokeswoman for L’Oréal for the past 35 years. She currently stars in “Maid” on Netflix and the upcoming Hallmark series “The Way Home.”
Rajean Moone, PhD (Minneapolis, MN): Dedicated to eliminating ageism and working on age-friendly initiatives that support the inclusion of older adults in society, Moone advocates for training and practices needed for caring for older LGBTQ adults. He is the Faculty Director for the Long-term Care Administration in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Minnesota and is a member of the Governor’s Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota.
Jonathan Skinner, PhD (Hanover, NH): A health economist whose research has helped improve efficiency and address inequities in our health care systems. Skinner is the James O. Freedman Presidential Professor in Economics, Emeritus at Dartmouth College and The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice at Geisel School of Medicine.
Martin Yan (San Mateo, CA): A chef, food writer, and longtime host of “Yan Can Cook,” which has aired on PBS since 1982, Yan is an international food ambassador. He has spread his passion for Chinese cooking with humor and enthusiasm. He received the 2022 James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award.
Learn more about these influencers by reading their profiles on NextAvenue.org. The profiles will be released daily beginning on December 7, 2022.
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About Next Avenue
Launched in 2012 by Twin Cities PBS in St. Paul, Minn., Next Avenue has grown to become the premier national source of high-quality original daily content and community for older Americans. It publishes more than 800 articles annually and reaches more than 80 million people through its multiple platforms. In addition to its own digital channels, Next Avenue content is distributed through leading news and business media outlets including Forbes, “PBS NewsHour” and MarketWatch. Its audience is as engaged and motivated as it is deep: In annual reader surveys, more than 70% of respondents say Next Avenue is personally important to them and 97% have taken action based on its content.
About Twin Cities PBS (TPT)
Twin Cities PBS (TPT)’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media. Established 65 years ago, TPT now operates as a public service media organization that harnesses a range of media tools to serve citizens in new ways — with multiple broadcast channels, digital channels, streaming, online teaching resources, educational outreach and community engagement activities reaching more than 2 million people each month. Over its history, TPT has been recognized for its innovation and creativity with numerous awards, including Peabody awards and national and regional Emmy® Awards. Find more information at tpt.org.
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