More investment in Alzheimer's research needed

There has been growing recognition of the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease lately, but the funding to find a cure lags dramatically behind what is necessary. I lost my mother to this terrible disease in April; she was only 77 and as we reflect back we realize she was showing some signs of dementia as early as 65. My family was greatly affected and we are all now working with the Alzheimer’s Association to find a cure and increase awareness.

In 2010 Congress unanimously passed legislation that set a goal of finding a treatment for Alzheimer’s by 2025. However, the funding for dementia research...