COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - Doctors and lawmakers have noticed a growing shortage of neurologists in the state as dementia rates continue to rise, in addition to the progress of Alzheimer's research.

Over the past two years, the South Carolina General Assembly has invested over $10 million in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association to boost dementia research. By doing this, the state was able to create their first Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC).

Taylor Wilson, Director of Government Affairs at the Alzheimer's Association, said the impact of the funding is already being seen.

"We've seen more outreach to communities, more education to workforce, early detection and diagnosis of mild cognitive impairments in the earliest stages of the disease, and incredible biomarker researc

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