Glenn Thompson: “Earlier today I met with Christie Glick in my Bellefonte office. Christie is an Alzheimer's ambassador in my district…”

“Earlier today I met with Christie Glick in my Bellefonte office. Christie is an Alzheimer's ambassador in my district, and through the Alzheimer's Ambassador Program, people like Christie work throughout the country to connect with Members of Congress and share their personal experiences with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and it has reached crisis proportions. There is no effective treatment, no means of prevention, and no method of slowing the progression of this disease. Sadly, one in three seniors will die with the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5 million Americans were living with Alzheimer's disease in the year 2013. That number is expected to almost triple to 14 million by the year 2050. Mr. Speaker, Alzheimer's not only has a devastating impact on those who are diagnosed with the disease, but also their caregivers and loved ones. My own mom, Mary Thompson, lived with Alzheimer's for 10 years until it took her life. Mr. Speaker, I thank Christie and all of the Alzheimer's ambassadors for the important work that they do to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and to never stop searching for a cure. ____________________”