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ILC In the News (continued)Around globe, fears of aging vary widelyNovember 5, 2007— ILC-USA's World Cities Project Co-Director Michael Gusmano, Ph.D. was the featured expert in a Boston Globe story on cultural differences in aging around the world. More than 39,000 people in 31 nations - age 13 and older - were interviewed in person. Dr. Gusmano, the ILC-USA, and the World Cities Project are mentioned.
In life, genes will only get you so farOctober 15, 2007— ILC-USA's President & CEO Robert N. Butler, M.D., was quoted in a Los Angeles Times story about how genes are only part of the story in determining how long we live.
The aging boom lowers on boomersOctober 15, 2007— ILC-USA's President & CEO Robert N. Butler, M.D., was quoted in this article discussing boomers' surprise and denial when diagnosed with age-related physical hardships such as menopause, arthritis, and erectile dysfunction. The Happiness FactorOctober, 2007— ILC-USA's President & CEO Robert N. Butler, M.D., is quoted in this article discussing how an optimistic attitude, along with such traits as altruism and habitual self-reflection, can have the effect of increasing one's lifespan.
Life (Part 2)Premiering June 2007— This PBS series about aging challenges ageist stereotypes and attempts to answer the question: how do you grow old and not hate it? ILC-CEO Robert N. Butler, M.D. is the focus of an episode entitled "Pioneer in Aging: Dr. Robert Butler." Host Alan Rosenberg introduces Dr. Butler as "the George Washington of geriatric care." Read the article  Caregiving at a CrossroadsAugust 2, 2007— In this three-part article, The International Longevity Center-USA is mentioned regarding its Caregiving Project for Older Americans, which aims to develop affordable new approaches to in-home caregiving for older adults.
WellderlyJuly 22, 2007— In the "On Language" column, guest editor Jack Rosenthal ponders what to call the new generation of Americans living longer, healthier lives. ILC-USA President & CEO Robert Butler, M.D., is cited as coining the term "ageism".
Concerns Mount Over Caregiving ShortagesJune 14, 2007— Robert N. Butler, M.D., ILC-USA's President & CEO, is quoted in an article about finding the work force to tend to the millions of boomers who will someday need ongoing care.
The Right Cure For Ailing Elder Care?June 11, 2007— ILC-USA's President & CEO Robert N. Butler, M.D. is quoted regarding the trend of geriatric nurse practitioners caring for elderly clients due to the shortage of geriatric doctors.
Sicko, Castro and The 120 Years ClubMay 27, 2007— Robert N. Butler, M.D., ILC-USA's President & CEO, is quoted in this article comparing Cuban and American health care systems.
Top Brain BoostersMay 9, 2007— The ILC-USA's report "Achieving and Maintaining Cognitive Vitality With Aging" is mentioned, and ILC-USA's President & CEO Robert N. Butler, M.D. is quoted, in this article about maintaining cognitive vitality through intellectual stimulation, exercise and diet.
A Longer, Better LifeMay 6, 2007— Author Sara Davidson talks to Robert N. Butler, M.D., ILC-USA's President & CEO, and Lenny Guarente, PH.D., Novartis professor of biology at M.I.T., about how the body ages and the research on trying to extend our healthy life span.
The Science of Living LongerMarch 28, 2007— Robert N. Butler, M.D., ILC-USA's President & CEO, appears in Exploring the Science of Living Longer, art three in the Charlie Rose Science Series.
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