Ending Alzheimer’s Begins with Early Detection and Prevention

By Rep. Vern Buchanan

Few diseases touch every American family the way Alzheimer’s does. It robs loved ones of their memories and independence and forces millions of families to become full-time caregivers overnight. But science now gives us something we’ve never had before: the ability to detect it early, giving patients more time, options and hope.

As someone who represents one of the oldest districts in the nation—and as a former caretaker for an elderly parent struggling with cognitive decline—I’ve seen firsthand how urgently we need to change the way we detect and treat this disease. That’s why I’ve introduced the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act to empower at-risk Americans to access the tools they need to detect and prevent Alzheimer's.

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