Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Aging Pioneer Succumbs to Leukemia at 83

Dr. Robert Butler did groundbreaking work in longevity research. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet Dr. Butler, but know of his work. A fitting tribute to Dr. Butler was published in the New York Times recently:

http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/07/a-last-conversation-with-dr-robert-butler/

Dr. Butler did not go quietly into the good night...productive until the end. At our annual NARA retirement conference, we discuss the insights that researchers have found in longevity, aging, brain fitness, etc. All of these factors come into play in how to better serve active adults and retirees.

Certainly, we mourn the loss of a leading reseacher. We are reading his recently published book, the Longevity Revolution, now. Those interested in this sort of information are encouraged to attend the 11th Annual NARA Power Tools Business Conference in Columbia, SC on Oct. 20-22. Information: toll free 888.742.7362

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