INGER, founded as Institute of Geriatrics in 2008, became one of the National Institutes of Health of the Ministry of Health in 2012, in order to respond to the enormous challenge posed by the ageing of the Mexican population, through research on geriatrics and related topics, education and training of specialized staff, development of models of care, and innovation of public policies aimed at the elderly. In order to address the triple challenge – medical, scientific and social – posed by Alzheimer’s Disease and other related illnesses, INGER has lead since 2011 the efforts to draft and endorse a National Plan focused on the patient and his/her family. This unprecedented plan seeks to promote prevention, early diagnosis, and support for patients and their caregivers.