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 has spurred scientists to continue with brain-mapping research, but Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has 

 efforts to increase for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases of the brain. 

100,000 Minnesotans are living with Alzheimer's

, with an estimated 250,000 people involved in their care. That number is growing. 


Tiffany Stanley recently wrote about the current state of Alzheimer's research 


Stanley joins Dr. Ron Petersen, director of Mayo's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, on The Daily Circuit.

If you have questions about Alzheimer's, contact the Alzheimer's Association 

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Last year it was estimated that 100,000 Minnesotans are living with Alzheimer's, with an estimated 250,000 people involved in their care.

The President's BRAIN Initiative has spurred scientists to continue with brain-mapping research, but Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has long advocated for research efforts to increase for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases of the brain.

When Alzheimer's strikes: The state of research, caregiving

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