Guest(s)
Eric J. Hall
Topic
Alzheimer's Awareness
Topic Info
Eric J. Hall joins Dr. DeSilva to encourage Americans to take advantage of free memory screenings in their community as part of National Memory Screening Day.
Guest Info
Eric J. Hall is the president and founding chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City that unites more than 1,200 member organizations nationwide. Mr. Hall spearheaded the development of AFA to improve the quality of care for individuals with Alzheimer’ s disease and related dementias, and their families; toward that goal, he has initiated major national initiatives related to early detection, training of healthcare professionals and standards for dementia care settings. A sought-after presenter and motivational speaker, Mr. Hall has keynoted regional and national conferences on Alzheimer’ s disease and care issues, and sits on leading advisory councils.
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Host
Dr. Derrick DeSilva
Original Air Date
11 / 16 / 2010
