Wambūi Karanja of Kenya is "one to watch," says the Alzheimer's Association. Coping with her dad's condition inspired her to develop a training program for families on the art of caregiving.

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.

The Nov. 8 event at the Marcus Jewish Community Center in Dunwoody is free with registration.

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

For the first time, the United Nations has put forward a political declaration pledging to address dementia. Will it make a difference?

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.

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

Family caregivers, especially of those with long-term illnesses such as dementia, benefit from finding purpose after their loved one dies. 

Beyond Dementia Coalition helps caregivers navigate the unique challenges of dementia and prepare communities for a growing public health crisis.

'Memory cafes' are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding shrinks, memory cafes are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits.

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

Myra Solano Garcia, who has Alzheimer's, says the drug Kisunla may be one reason she can still drive, cook, and sing.

Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. to receive the drug now marketed as Leqembi. Her husband isn't sure if it made a difference.

The advice helped him when his wife was sick with breast cancer. And now 20 years later, he still finds it's still invaluable while supporting her through dementia.