More than five million Americans currently live with Alzheimer's disease. It is one of the top 10 causes of death and the sixth in the United States.

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the top 10 causes of death and the sixth in the United States which can neither be prevented nor cured. More than five million Americans currently live with the disease and is a disturbance for the family members and caregivers.
In addition to funding the helpline and support groups, the money will support training for caregivers, community outreach and respite care. Some of the money will also be used to create new centers around the state to diagnose and treat those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
"It’s a wise investment of taxpayer money, an unprecedented investment in family caregivers," said Bill Ferris, Legislative Director for AARP, New York.
Source-Medindia