The resolution recognizes Alzheimer's disease as a significant public health issue, affecting over seven million Americans, including more than 460,000 Texans. It highlights the disease as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., characterized by the deterioration of brain neurons and the absence of a cure. With the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's increasing with age—one in nine Americans by age 65 and one in three by age 85—the resolution underscores the severe cognitive and physical impairments that can arise, necessitating extensive care that can cost between $350,000 and $800,000 per person over a lifetime. The economic impact of dementia care in Texas is projected to reach as high as $560 billion.

In response to the growing prevalence of Alzheimer's, particularly with projections indicating that 700,000 Texans will be affected by 2030, the resolution emphasizes the urgent need for new treatments and ongoing research. To raise awareness and support for those impacted by the disease, the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas designates May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Advocacy Day, commending the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to combating Alzheimer's and assisting those who suffer from it.