Julie Lawson's sister, Fran Noonan Powers, has Alzheimer's disease. And like tens of millions of Americans who have a loved one with this ruthless illness, Julie is scared, frustrated and searching for answers. Today, approximately five million Americans have this devastating disease. But the baby boomer generation may be a ticking time bomb. With each passing year, as the first boomers approach the age of 65, America moves closer to the brink of an epidemic. While recent advances in medical research show exciting progress, effective therapies to combat the disease are still out of reach.

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Sunday, 8/3/08 from 9:30-11:30 p.m. ET