Michael Reagan, radio talk show host and son of former President Reagan, talks about his family?s struggle with Alzheimer?s disease (AD), the difficult experience of caring for his father, and the devastating impact of AD. This year marks the 5th anniversary of his father?s death, and Michael continues his family?s work to raise awareness about AD and the need for new treatments during National Alzheimer?s Disease Awareness Month.

Caregivers often feel helpless as there are limited treatment options. Clinical trials are critical to developing new treatments that can meaningfully improve the lives of patients and caregivers. 

•  More than 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with AD
• By 2010 there will be nearly a half million more new cases of AD
• Alzheimer?s robs a patient?s ability to remember, learn, perform daily activities and relate to others