Since 2000 focusing on alzheimers disease. The burden of the disease, a state of the research and the challenges faced. Going back many years we have heard predictions from experts about the farreaching consequences this disease will have on the quality of life for American Families and the burden that will place on our economy in the years ahead. Last april and a major study predicted that these consequences will be far greater than previously imagined. We will hear from the author of that study today on the next panel. Reviously imagined. Well hear from the author of that study today on the next panel. I wont steal his thunder, but i note this study commanded the attention of the nati, there are few americans whose life has not been tested in some way by alzheimers disease life hasnt been touched in some way by alzheimers disease. Whether through a Family Member or a friend. Its the most common form of dementia among Older Americans and its risk increases with increasing age. For tho