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Aging in America: Survive or Thrive
Who is Robert Butler?
Dr. Robert Butler was a visionary, a pioneer, and the leader of a movement. He did more to change our perception and understanding of older adults than any other American. Fifty years ago, he wrote a Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Why Survive: Being Old in America. This landmark work was a call to action to address the challenges as well as opportunities for older adults in this country.
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Aging in America: Survive or Thrive is a one-hour documentary narrated by Martin Sheen.