There are 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer 's and 15 million caretakers . Maria Carrillo : New National Alzheimer 's Foundation is first push to find solutions to disease . Upcoming drug trials offer hope , she says : One in Colombia , one in Mexico . It 's crucial to keep a commitment to research , Carrillo says .
There are 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer 's and 15 million caretakers . Maria Carrillo : 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 .