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Jan M. Flynn's avatar

Cheers for Dr. Butler -- and to you, Jane, for making us more aware of his work.

Jane Trombley's avatar

Thanks- he certainly was ahead of his time!

Ageless Mind Project's avatar

In the mid 1970s I was accepted into the Gerontology and Adult Learning doctoral program at the U of Michigan. The first person we were introduced to was Dr. Butler. I ultimately went in a different direction and became a clinical social worker and coach, but I’ve always drawn on his work. Thanks for the excellent post. Lynne Berrett

Jane Trombley's avatar

Thanks Lynne. Dr Butler was surely on of a kind. His legacy has informed a generation (or two).

Jane Mundy's avatar

thanks Jane. I turned 71 yesterday and believe that I'm not a day over 60.

Jane Trombley's avatar

I think that’s because you’re a Leo. 😉 Happy belated birthday.

Charles Kaska's avatar

I am old enough to use this information immediately in my current life, the only life that I get, so I am determined to make it a life well lived.

Jane Trombley's avatar

Good! You’re right- there’s only one per customer.

Francesca Valli's avatar

Thank you for sharing the resources @Jane - in particular the specialism by university. (I am interested in the cognitive neuroscience that supports a view of ageing as expansion not decline).

Jane Trombley's avatar

Hi Francesca - glad to know this post was helpful. I was a bit surprised by the number of universities active in some aspect of aging research - and now concerned that the current pullback of federal funds might jeopardize the leaps forward.

Francesca Valli's avatar

That would be very unfortunate. Actually the LSE in London is doing research on ageing too. I can share details if interested, Jane?

Francesca Valli's avatar

Here goes, Jane: https://www.lse.ac.uk/lse-health/research/AHIL/AHIL (are you keeping a list, an archive, of these fab resources?)

Jane Trombley's avatar

Yes now that you’ve added to the list with non US based research. Thanks!