A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.

Earlier research from Emory University’s Goizueta Brain Health Institute found that music improves mood and engagement among people with cognitive concerns. Now, a partnership with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is studying how best to use music to improve their lives.

The funding could help the more than 380,000 unpaid caregivers in Georgia.

Researchers are looking at ways to recognize dementia early by paying attention to behavioral changes.

Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy.

According to a new report from the Milken Institute, growth in dementia diagnoses affects years lived in good health versus total years lived.

In the wake of actor Gene Hackman’s death, Family Hospice and the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association are reminding people to regularly check in on loved ones living with dementia.

A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.

Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy.

An Atlanta man is among the first being treated with a new medication designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Joe Walsh is the first Alzheimer's patient to be treated with an experimental nasal spray designed to reduce inflammation in the brain.

The first Alzheimer's blood test cleared by the Food And Drug Administration is poised to change the way doctors diagnose and treat the disease.

The Georgia Alzheimer’s Association is partnering with state law enforcement on a new mandatory curriculum for Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification.

New tests of blood and spinal fluid can identify people experiencing memory loss from Alzheimer's disease.

House Bill 238 would expand training for officers on identifying and responding to situations where someone with Alzheimer's or other degenerative diseases needs help.