There are 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer 's and 15 million caretakers . Comment: New National Alzheimer 's Plan is first push to find solutions to disease . Upcoming drug trials offer promise , she says : One in Colombia , one in U.S . We are encouraged by the commitment of new resources detailed in the nation 's first battle plan to fight Alzheimer 's . It 's crucial to keep a commitment to research , Carrillo writes .
There are 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer 's and 15 million caretakers . Comment: New National Alzheimer 's Plan is first push to find solutions to disease . Upcoming drug trials offer promise , she says : One in Colombia , one in U.S . It 's crucial to keep a commitment to research , Carrillo writes .