Since 2015, Next Avenue has recognized 194 individuals and organizations bringing solutions, innovation, inspiration and big thinking to redefine what it means to grow older in America.  The "Influencers in Aging" annual list celebrates advocates, researchers, thought leaders, writers, educators, experts and everyday people who are breaking new ground on challenges and opportunities for those 50+.  Their selection reflects what's front-of-mind at this moment in time for older generations – the emerging issues and trends – chosen by Next Avenue's experienced editors along with public nominations.

2018 Influencers in Aging

What Next Avenue honorees said at the Aging in America conference

Here's the work that went into selecting this year's 12 honorees

This 2019 Influencer in Aging is a geriatrician on a mission

The five aging trends this year's Influencers in Aging winners embody

Meet this year's thought leaders, activists, entrepreneurs and experts changing how we think about aging

A gerontechnologist and Influencer in Aging on the role of tech in this crisis

These 2016 Influencers in Aging offer their visions

This 2018 Influencer in Aging is a leading researcher and trendspotter

This Influencer in Aging favors expanding relaunch programs

Recommendations from a Next Avenue Influencer In Aging

This 2019 Influencer in Aging is a longtime LGBTQ and aging advocate

This 2018 Influencer in Aging covers age discrimination in the workplace

COVID-19 required Next Avenue's editors to adapt our annual list

A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging offers this call to action

This Influencer in Aging shares money lessons from the pandemic

An Influencer in Aging reflects on people with complex care needs

7 ideas from a Next Avenue Influencer in Aging

The views of 4 Next Avenue Influencers In Aging

This 2018 Influencer in Aging is in charge of the Gen2Gen Encore Prize

An Influencer in Aging on how active intention can do it