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/7494/102186/administration Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:41:00 -0500 Eric J. Hall Cheryl H.'s mom is in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's disease and lives with Cheryl and Cheryl's sister. In a recent e-mail to the social work team at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Cheryl wrote: "We both work and have a hard time leaving her as she is very much afraid of falling and having no one to call. She is at the point where I don't think she would think to press her life line if she did fall. We are not in a very good... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/102186/administration http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/100072/start-foot-2010 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:46:00 -0500 Eric J. Hall For many family members overloaded with the 24/7 challenges of providing care to loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, it may seem as though one day rolls into the next, one year rolls into the next. But, it is a new year, a new decade-and a good time to look ahead with a fresh set of eyes. A look back at some of research studies that emerged in 2009 plants the seed for five resolutions that, although they may require squeezing out some time from... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/100072/start-foot-2010 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/99306/protection-care Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:58:00 -0500 Eric J. Hall On the morning of Christmas Eve, the United States Senate gave a long-awaited gift to Americans, but especially to those who are affected or will be affected by Alzheimer's disease. The gift: the passage today, in a 60-39 vote, of historic healthcare overhaul, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Well worth recognizing, I issued this statement: "On behalf of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), and our more than 1,200... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/7494/99306/protection-care 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