New Alz Journey App provides support, guidance, and connection for people living with Alzheimer’s

New Alz Journey App Provides Support, Guidance, and Connection for People Living with Alzheimer’s

Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is never easy. It can leave a diagnosed individual feeling disconnected, isolated and alone. In the immediate aftermath of a diagnosis, many individuals and their families find themselves looking for answers but not knowing where to turn. The new My ALZ Journey app from the Alzheimer’s Association hopes to change that.

The free app, released earlier this year by the Association, is aimed at helping newly diagnosed, early-stage individuals and their care partners navigate their journey with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.  Developed with robust input from individuals living with the disease, the My ALZ Journey app provides personalized guidance, education, planning tools, interactive activities and local community resources.

“A 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 act 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. 

“Technology can be challenging for someone living with dementia, but I find the My ALZ Journey app easy to use,” said Brent Beasley, 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 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. ​​

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