Early-Stage Engagement Community
Join a national network of people living with mild cognitive impairment, early-stage Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Connect with others, share your story, and make a difference.
Your voice shapes this community
The Alzheimer’s Association Early-Stage Engagement Community supports and empowers people living in the early stage. Discover opportunities to learn, engage, connect and lead in the ways that work best for you.
Watch the video to learn more about what it means to join this national community.
How to join the Early-Stage Engagement Community
Fill out a short form to tell us about yourself. We’ll use this information to connect you with resources in your area.
Once you sign up, you’ll receive monthly emails from the Alzheimer’s Association with ways to get involved, including events and leadership opportunities specifically for the early-stage community.
Connect with others
Be a grassroots advocate
You have the power to make a difference. By sharing your voice with elected officials, you can help drive policies that increase investment in research, enhance care and improve support for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
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Receive information about legislative and policy priorities.
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Be alerted of simple ways to communicate with elected officials via petitions, phone calls and other calls-to-action.
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Be invited to participate in advocacy and policy-related events in your area.
Find research opportunities
Use TrialMatch® to search for current research studies that may be a good fit for you. This free service helps match people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia with research opportunities that are seeking participants. Browse studies and select relevant filters to narrow it down, like "early/young-onset dementia" or "mild cognitive impairment."
Browse Research StudiesNeed help getting started with TrialMatch? Call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 for one-on-one support. Our dementia experts can help you create a TrialMatch profile and search for relevant studies.
Tools for daily life
There's a lot you can do in the early stage to live well and cope with changes. Use these tools to find information and support in the format that works best for you.
I Have Alzheimer's: Resources for Support
My ALZ Journey® App
ALZNavigator™
