The only way to fight Alzheimer's disease, to fight any disease, is to put money behind it. We've seen that with cancer, with HIV/AIDs-and, now, we're starting to see it with Alzheimer's disease.

The federal government's announcement that it will redirect $50 million into Alzheimer's disease research this year and its inclusion of more than $100 million in additional funds in its proposed 2013 fiscal year budget for both research and supportive services is a step toward our nation's goal to...