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ALEXIS ABRAMSON, Ph.D. is cited as America’s leading, impassioned champion for the dignity and independence of those over 50. “Doctor Alexis” is an inspiring speaker, corporate consultant, successful author and award-winning
entrepreneur
and journalist. Her commitment to boomers
and mature adults has
been featured in
many
national
publications
including TIME, Forbes, Wall Street
Journal,
Entrepreneur and People magazines.
Abramson is an Emmy award-winning journalist who has, in
addition
to many other media outlets, appeared frequently as
an on-air
expert Gerontologist for NBC’s Today show and Weekend Today. She is also highly sought after as a keynote
speaker at
conferences, bringing awareness of baby boomer
and mature
adult issues to corporations, consumers,
government
agencies
and nonprofit groups. As a
consultant to industry,
she is called
upon to help make
products and services boomer
and
mature-friendly.
In addition, Abramson teaches employees
to be
more
sensitive to the needs of mature Americans.
“Doctor Alexis”
has worked with organizations
such as AARP,
Duracell, the
Arthritis Foundation,
AAA and Century 21, among
many
others.
Abramson is also the author of two
highly acclaimed books -- The Caregivers
Survival Handbook,
a guide to help caregivers
balance
the responsibilities of caring for others and for themselves, and Home
Safety for Seniors,
a room-by-room
reference
and idea-book for making
independent senior, and
home-bound,
living easier.
Her life-affirming dedication to baby boomers and mature
adults has garnered Abramson the Working Woman Magazine General Entrepreneurial Excellence Award,
Atlanta Small Business Person of the Year Award, 40
Under 40 Award, American Society of Aging
Outstanding
Small Business Award and many others.
Abramson
holds both
a master’s and a doctorate in
Gerontology,
which she received
from the University of
Southern
California
the premiere school of
Gerontology
in the world. |
