Monday November 27, 2006
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An estimated 5 million people are living with Alzheimer's in America today, and millions more are caring for a parent, spouse or another loved one with the disease. Diane and her guests talk about the latest research on Alzheimer's and how it could affect patients, caregivers, and society.
National Institute on Aging's ADEAR Center: link at right, or call ADEAR specialists at 1-800-438-4380.
Alzheimer's Association 24-hour Helpline 1-800-272-3900.
Dr. Paul Aisen, professor in the departments of neurology and medicine at the Georgetown University Medical Center
Dr. Richard Hodes, director of the National Institute on Aging
Jane Priest, chief program officer for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
An award-winning journalist tackles the topic of male body image.
Stephen Hall, author of "Merchants of Immortality" and three other books, he writes frequently for the "New York Times Magazine," "Discover," and other periodicals.