David Geldmacher, M.D., FACPDavid Geldmacher, M.D., FACP, neurologist and director of UAB’s Division of Memory Disorders and Behavioral Neurology, has been appointed to an Alzheimer’s Task Force as the representative of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.

This task force, established by a legislative resolution from the 2023 session, will develop recommendations for addressing a growing need for dementia care.

The plan will also provide recommendations on increasing public awareness and building support for family caregivers, according to the resolution.

"I am honored to serve as the representative of Medical Association of the State of Alabama on the Governor's Task Force on Alzheimer's disease that was re-established in October 2023,” says Geldmacher.

“The task force will work to help fill a void in services for people with Alzheimer's disease and their families in Alabama, where more than 100,000 people are affected by the illness.”

The goal of the Task Force is to develop and disseminate strategies, resources, and guidance to better serve the population. Importantly, healthcare providers are specifically mentioned among the stakeholders in this process.

Geldmacher notes he plans to engage with the other members of the task force to ensure that the voice of Alabama's providers is heard and understood as we work toward viable solutions to the huge challenges ahead.

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is the professional association for some 7,000 physicians of all specialties throughout Alabama.

The association exists to serve, lead and unite physicians in promoting the highest quality of health care for the people of Alabama through advocacy, information and education.

Founded more than 140 years ago, the Medical Association's strategic agenda remains rooted in its historic commitment to the medical profession, physicians and the patients they serve.