[applause] this hearing will come in order. First of all, thank you all for that wonderful welcome, which i know was for Maria Shriver. [laughing] but we senators will pretendwhs [applause] good afternoon to all of you. Im delighted to convene this annual hearing to assess the art of alzheimers, from preventingm cognitive decline to ensuringo quality care for those living with dementia. Its always so inspiring to sit here and look out at betsy a purple. But its also a reminder that this terrible disease has affected each and every one of you in a personal way. Over the years i have met Family Members who have sacrificed so much to care for their loved ones living with this disease. Ive met americans living with alzheimers, with courage and determination. Many of you are here today, and we welcome you. Two years ago i met bob okeefe from waterbury domain. Alzheimers rant in his family. His father and older brotherr both had it. So bob decided to get tested early. He received his diagnos