– New app developed with input from people living with early-stage dementia, connects families affected by dementia with resources and support –
CHICAGO, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Alzheimer’s Association announced today it is launching a new mobile app aimed at helping newly diagnosed, early-stage individuals and their care partners navigate their journey with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The free My ALZ Journey app provides personalized guidance, education, planning tools, interactive activities and local community resources.
“A dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming and isolating,” said Elizabeth Edgerly, senior director, Community Programs and Services, Alzheimer’s Association. “My ALZ Journey offers trusted, easy-to-access guidance that helps individuals and families in the early stages of the disease feel supported and confident about what comes next. By delivering the right information at the right time, we hope the app will foster connection, combat stigma and empower individuals and their care partners to take action with confidence.”
Currently, there are more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. A 2024 Alzheimer’s Association survey found 66% of dementia caregivers report difficulty finding resources and support following a dementia diagnosis.
People living with dementia, including current and former members of the Alzheimer’s Association National Early Stage Advisory Group (ESAG), were instrumental in the app’s development — identifying the need for it, helping shape and test its content, and eventually naming it.
“Technology can be challenging for someone living with dementia, but I find the My ALZ Journey app easy to use,” said Brent Beasley, a current ESAG member who was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease in 2023. “Having people living with dementia provide input and feedback into the app’s development helps make it practical and responsive to the real-life needs of diagnosed individuals and their care partners.”
Ideal for those who already enjoy using apps in their daily lives, My ALZ Journey features a simple, intuitive design that guides users through a personalized experience. The Home screen offers a curated path with step-by-step guidance and resources that evolve over time to reflect the user’s journey. The app’s Library provides easy access to topic-based educational content from alz.org, answering common questions about Alzheimer’s, caregiving and planning for the future. Users can connect directly to their local Alzheimer’s Association chapter through the Community section, which highlights nearby support groups, events and programs. The Activity Center offers interactive tools, planning resources and activities to help users stay engaged and supported.
“In the wake of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, individuals and families have so many questions,” Edgerly said. “Our app offers a simple starting point for getting information and connecting users with important services and resources, specifically for the early stages of the disease. We want families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia to know they are not alone.”
My ALZ Journey is available now for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For more information, visit alz.org/MyALZJourney.
About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
SOURCE Alzheimer’s Association
