Texas ranks third in the nation for number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. It's time for a game-changer in this fight that affects us all.

SENATOR NELSON LEADS STUDY ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Senator Nelson recently presided over the Joint Interim Committee to Study Alzheimer's Disease, attended by legendary Texas football coach Darrell Royal his wife, Edith Royal, who testified about the family's experience confronting her husband's struggle with dementia. "I was very moved by Mrs. Royal's testimony, having served as my mother's primary caretaker during the eight years she suffered from Alzheimer's," Senator Nelson said. "I am eager to lead this panel, which is working to asses the impact of this disease on our state; plan for infrastructure and capacity needs; and, perhaps most importantly, bring awareness to this issue."