We say in stroke that every minute counts. But in neurodegeneration, time is just as essential. A few weeks ago I had the honor of attending the Swiss Dementia Forum , the first of its kind, an event that reunited researchers, clinicians, patient representatives, pharma, and private companies to map the ecosystem of dementia research, with a focus on Switzerland. My intention was to get a clearer sense of current dementia care, strengthen my understanding of the condition, an