Alzheimer's Disease: The Importance of Early Detection of Memory Problems Featured
Show: Ask Dr. DeSilva
Guest(s)
Eric J. Hall
Topic
Alzheimer's Disease
Topic Info
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is escalating nationwide in line with the aging population; age is the greatest risk factor for the disease, which is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Eric J. Hall, president and chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America joins the show to discuss warning signs and the importance of screening for Alzheimer's.
Guest Info
Eric J. Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America -
Eric J. Hall is the President and founding Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Mr. Hall spearheaded the development of AFA, a national nonprofit organization, to improve the quality of care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and their families, and so that organizations from coast to-coast could speak as one voice to advocate for optimal care and to enhance local support services. Under Mr. Hall’s vision and leadership, AFA unites more than 1,200 member organizations and associate member organizations in the United States. He has appeared on or has been quoted frequently in local and national media, including The Early Show, Time magazine, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, O: The Oprah Magazine, and CNN Radio.
Eric J. Hall is the President and founding Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Mr. Hall spearheaded the development of AFA, a national nonprofit organization, to improve the quality of care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and their families, and so that organizations from coast to-coast could speak as one voice to advocate for optimal care and to enhance local support services. Under Mr. Hall’s vision and leadership, AFA unites more than 1,200 member organizations and associate member organizations in the United States. He has appeared on or has been quoted frequently in local and national media, including The Early Show, Time magazine, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, O: The Oprah Magazine, and CNN Radio.
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Host
Dr. Derrick DeSilva
Show Date
11 / 23 / 2009
