Who Gets to Age with Dignity? Featuring Ramsey Alwin and Chad Federwitz
Nearly everyone will age or be in a caregiving role for aging relatives at some point in their life, yet relatively few major donors or foundations make aging an explicit priority. In this episode, Phil and Grace discuss the importance of enabling everyone to age with dignity with Ramsey Alwin, president and CEO of the National Council on Aging, and Chad Federwitz, manager of Pitkin County Senior Services in Aspen, Colorado. Ramsey and Chad offer insight into the numerous opportunities for donors to support aging programs, from research and advocacy to local community efforts and discuss the vital role that senior centers and community programs play.
Guest Info:
As President and CEO of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), Ramsey Alwin is leading a nationwide movement to ensure equitable aging for every American. A seasoned thought leader and policy advocate, Alwin has changed the way people think about, measure, and legislate on older adult poverty and economic security.
Chad Federwitz, Ph.D. is the manager of Pitkin County Senior Services in Aspen, Colorado. He oversees and leads the daily and strategic operations of the county department and its initiatives. His primary focus is on best practices and research of governmental senior centers and human service programs and departments.
Credits:
Podcast Production: Rococo Punch
Music: APM Music
Artwork: Jay Kustka
Resources:
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Grantmakers in Aging
Information on the Older Americans Act for advocates
Eldercare Locator – find services for older adults and their families