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African-Americans and Alzheimer's Disease:   African-Americans may be at a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease.  Know the warning signs and be aware.

Read the testimonies given to the Pennsylvania House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on October 28, 2009.

• Alan Romatowski - Alzheimer's disease patient
• Mimi Steffen - Early Stage Advocate, Alzheimer's Association
• State Representative Deberah Kula - 52nd Legislative District
• Josie Romatowski - Caregiver
• M. Crystal Lowe - Executive Director, Pennslyvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Inc.
• Ray Landis - Advocacy Manager, AARP Pennsylvania
• Ray Prushnok - Deputy Secretary, Department of Aging
• David J. Gill, MD - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Wendy L. Campbell - President/CEO, Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter
• Robert Le Roy - Former President/CEO, Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter
• Robert F. Marino - Chair, Pennsylvania Public Policy Coalition, Alzheimer's Association

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