Alzheimer's Expert Eric J. Hall shares Alzheimer's management news and commentary at OurAlzheimers.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/95243/screened Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:56:00 -0500 Eric J. Hall Sometimes unsolicited calls on busy, busy days let you know you're making a difference. So it was one day this past summer. I, along with my staff at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), were in the thick of planning our events to commemorate National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in November. By sheer coincidence, a call came in about one of our signature events held annually during that time: National Memory Screening... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/95243/screened http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/94166/prepared-double Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0500 Eric J. Hall Family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease have so much on their plates already-so many responsibilities, so many everyday challenges and everyday crises to deal with, and so many fears of what may come tomorrow or even later today. All the news about the pervasiveness of the HINI flu and the possibility that the seasonal flu is on its heels add yet another ingredient. It's an ingredient to be reckoned with.   If caregivers... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/94166/prepared-double http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/75260/proactive-aging Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:43:00 -0400 Eric J. Hall I am able to capture a pulse on the nation’s mindset as it relates to Alzheimer’s disease from inquiries the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) receives from the public. It’s interesting to me to see how our hot line heats up when certain surveys or studies come out.    For instance, volume soared in April when the Alzheimer’s Study Group reported to Congress that Alzheimer’s disease is “a... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/75260/proactive-aging http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/51967/participants Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:03:00 -0500 Eric J. Hall So there was actor William Shatner playing Denny Crane in the series finale of “Boston Legal” this week—the Denny Crane who, along with his cast of characters, was always peculiar and pompous, and then who scriptwriters decided to give a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.     In TV-land, this character isn’t the first and won’t be the last to have Alzheimer’s disease. It makes... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/51967/participants http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/49144/memory-screening Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:14:00 -0500 Eric J. Hall It’s the day before National Memory Screening Day, taking place on November 18, and like years past, I am obsessing about memories.    I’m rewinding in my head the night that my toddler began counting, skipping some numbers but reaching 20 nonetheless. I’m replaying the day when my organization unveiled the Quilt to Remember in San Francisco and two sisters were reminiscing about their mom’s love of gardening... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/49144/memory-screening http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/47375/month-recognizes Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:17:00 -0500 Eric J. Hall The President, like many Presidents before him, has once again proclaimed November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It was the late Ronald Reagan who first signed such a proclamation; the year was 1982 and the momentous decree called for the nation’s first National Alzheimer’s Awareness Week.     How ironic, as it turns out. Ironic, of course, because the late President eventually had... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/47375/month-recognizes http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/45225/alzheimer-stamp Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:01:00 -0400 Eric J. Hall Today, Alzheimer’s disease will be making its “stamp” on the world, as the United States Postal Service officially unveils the first Alzheimer’s Awareness stamp and issues 65 million of the 42-cents commemorative stamps nationwide. Today, it’s a historic day for those committed to the cause of Alzheimer’s disease, families affected by it—and, on a side note, stamp collectors and those who still treasure... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/45225/alzheimer-stamp http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/44259/pet-alzheimer Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:03:00 -0400 Eric J. Hall After a hectic day at the office, there’s something quite comforting about coming home to not only your human family, but your dog—no matter what, Coral is there with her wagging tail and piercing blue “puppy dog” eyes. Petting her white furry coat offers a sense of calm, of familiarity.      Having a dog as part of my family, it’s not a hard stretch to see why pets are so beneficial to... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/44259/pet-alzheimer http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/43227/collaboration Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:15:00 -0400 Eric J. Hall Alzheimer’s disease is a huge health issue—bigger than any of us, bigger than just for those in the United States to tackle. It is clearly a universal crisis and one that needs to be addressed by all nations of the world.    With 26 million people worldwide currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and the incidence expected to quadruple by 2050, this type of epidemic aggressively requires all hands on deck. Only by... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/43227/collaboration http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/37932/vote-voice Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:26:00 -0400 Eric J. Hall   I have always been struck by the fact that, unlike most other chronic illnesses, dementia progressively takes away the ability to speak for oneself.  Our voice, the ability to articulate our views, is one of our most valuable possessions.  When that is gone, it is incumbent upon those who are able to represent with their voice.     Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with domestic policy staff from the... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/37932/vote-voice