NBC Nightly News’ Tom Costello reported on Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’s public announcement that he is living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, highlighting the importance of raising awareness and encouraging earlier conversations about brain health.

Featured in the segment, Dr. Richard Isaacson shared an optimistic perspective on the future of Alzheimer’s care:

“I don’t know that we’re gonna have that one magic bullet, but I do think the combination of therapies can get people off the road to Alzheimer’s disease.”