Support bill to fight Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s impacted my family deeply when my mom was diagnosed in the summer of 2020 during the height of COVID-19. What began as simple forgetfulness escalated to wandering and anxiety, leaving my dad and me struggling to find help. With 7 million Americans affected by this disease, I was shocked by the lack of resources. This inspired me to become an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. Caring for my mom, my best friend, is challenging, especially as we balance her needs with our own well-being. We’re not alone — 70% of dementia caregivers find coordinating care stressful and two-thirds struggle to find adequate support, which is why we need the continued help of Congress to support Alzheimer’s caregiving and research funding.

Thanks to Congress, we have secured historic increases in research funding and achieved legislative victories that have been monumental in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. But our work is far from over. To build on this progress and continue supporting the millions of families affected, I am asking my congressional representative to increase research funding by $318 million and vote to pass the NAPA Reauthorization Act, Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act and the BOLD Reauthorization Act.

Please join me in asking Congress to continue investing in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Together we can bring an end to this devastating disease.

Ronna Larsen

Wood Dale