This should be an interesting program. It will probably focus more on the social, economic and policy issues around our aging population and their impact and needs, then on diet.
I have met Dr Butler on many occasions and co-presented with him. He is a fan, advocate and follower of a low fat, plant based diet (though he is not vegan). He lead a weekly walking group in NYC every Saturday so if you are in NY, you can join in for the walk.
The Longevity Revolution
TODAY! 11:00 am (US eastern time) Dr. Robert Butler: "The Longevity Revolution" (Public Affairs) Guest host: Katty Kay 88.5 FM An expert on aging examines the remarkable transformation of human life expectancy. He explains the benefits and challenges an older population presents.
https://wamu.org/story/08/03/06/dr-robe ... c-affairs/
In 1975, Dr. Butler became the founding director of the National Institute on Aging, of the National Institutes of Health, where he remained until 1982. In 1982 he founded the Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, the first department of geriatrics in a U.S. medical school, where he served as chairman and Brookdale Professor until 1995. In 1995 he became president and CEO of the International Longevity Center–USA, a policy research and education center, while continuing as professor of geriatrics at Mount Sinai.
