As a current caregiver to my mom who is suffering with Alzheimer’s, I understand firsthand the impact this disease has on families across America. I have just attended the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum with my fellow Alzheimer’s advocates from across the country. During this time, I met with Senator McConnell to explain why Congress must continue to prioritize legislative action against Alzheimer’s. Specifically, I urged Senator McConnell to support the bipartisan Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act (S.1125 / H.R. 2517) and the bipartisan Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act (S. 1548/HR. 3085). These are to create a more effective path to dementia care and address shortcomings in the way dementia care is currently delivered and to increase the participation of underrepresented populations in Alzheimer’s and other dementia clinical trials, respectively. As the number of older Americans grows rapidly, so too will the number of new and existing cases of Alzheimer's. I appreciate Senator McConnell for taking the time to listen to those of us impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. To learn more about this disease and how you can join the fight to end Alzheimer’s, visit alzimpact.org.