ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has updated the nation’s plans to address Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

According to health officials, the new strategy focuses on prevention, early detection and the development of better diagnostics and treatments.

According to officials, the new approach is also expected to focus on prevention over the course of a person’s life span.

It will also analyze the toll on care givers and resources to help them.

Between 180,000-200,000 Georgians are living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, officials add.

According to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Dementia is a condition that makes someone unable to remember, think clearly, or make decisions while doing everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia.”

CDC officials say an estimated 6.7 million older adults have Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S.

That number is expected to double to nearly 14 million by 2060, CDC officials added.