World Alzheimer's Day 2026: Free Early Dementia Screenings Sept 1–26 (NY • NJ • CA) — Partner & Sponsor Now →
A COMMUNITY WELLNESS INITIATIVE

Dementia doesn't discriminate, stop it before it catches you.

Free, accessible, and compassionate cognitive health resources for every stage of life. Early awareness changes everything.

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Championed by AppChurch Global Foundation • 501(c)(3)
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The Reality

Dementia does not discriminate — and the cost is staggering.

Wealth, fame, and status offer no protection. Every family is a candidate, and the burden falls hardest on those least able to carry it.

Bruce Willis
Frontotemporal dementia • 2022
Ronald Reagan
Alzheimer's disease • 1994
Muhammad Ali
Parkinson’s-related cognitive decline

Dementia can strike anyone. No one is immune.

42%
Lifetime risk of dementia
Roughly two in five Americans will develop dementia after age 55.
7.5×
Higher mortality rate
Dementia patients die at 7.5 times the rate of cognitively healthy peers.
$405K
Average lifetime care cost
70% paid by families — out of pocket and through unpaid caregiving.
$2K–$7.5K
Cost of full neuropsychological MCI diagnosis
Out of reach for most families. We are closing that gap.
The Critical Window

The ONLY window to stop dementia.
Yet 92% of Americans miss it.

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is the critical precursor stage — the only window where timely intervention can still meaningfully change the trajectory. Up to 51% can return to normal cognition with early, consistent action.
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THE HOPE
Up to 51% of MCI cases can return to normal cognition — when identified and supported early through consistent, multi-modal interventions.
THE CRITICAL WINDOW
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
✓
Stoppable
51% Reversible
  • Only reversible stage — progression can be halted or reversed
  • 51% of cases return to normal with early plural interventions
  • 92% go undetected until past this window
POINT OF NO RETURN
DEMENTIA
✗
Irreversible
No Cure
  • No cure — irreversible once developed
  • Treatments only slow symptoms, cannot reverse
  • The red line must not be crossed
Our Approach

From free screening to lasting cognitive wellness.

Evidence-informed, community-delivered services designed to meet people where they are — with dignity, accessibility, and hope.

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Free Initial Cognitive Screening

5-minute, fast initial screening for cognitive conditiong. No appointment or insurance required.

FREE • OPEN TO ALL
02

Full-scale MCI Assessment

Validated most accurate protocols with upto 90% of accuracy, delivered in community settings by trained operators. A fraction of traditional clinical cost.

HIGH ACCURACY
03

Physician Referral & Hand-off

Every participant receives a clear written report they can bring to their own doctor for follow-up and continuity of care.

CLINICAL BRIDGE
04

Multi-Modal Intervention Support

Practical guidance and interventions across nutrition, cognitive exercise,motor function, and social function — the pillars to help stabilize or reverse MCI.

LIFESTYLE + SUPPORT

Digital Wellness Tools

Evidence-aligned mobile apps to support daily brain health between community touchpoints.

Memory Enhancement
Daily cognitive training exercises Motor Function
Movement-based neuroplasticity training
Available on the Apple App Store. Complementary to our in-person programs.
How to Get Started

Four simple steps. One critical window.

Early action is the difference between recovery and managed decline. We make it easy, welcoming, and free.

BCI-based cognitive assessment tool used in free community MCI screening for early detection of mild cognitive impairment
1

Take the free screening

Walk in at a community event. No insurance, no appointment, no cost. It takes about as long as your morning coffee.

2

Bring your loved ones

Spouses, parents, siblings, friends. The earliest signs are often easiest to notice when families participate together.

3

Receive your report

You’ll get a clear written summary to share with your physician. We help close the gap between screening and care.

4

Continue the journey

Access our digital tools, community resources, and follow-up support. You are not alone.

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Important: Cognitive Well is a community wellness initiative. Screening and resources are for educational and early-awareness purposes. Cognitive Well collaborates with third-party cognitive health technology providers, for advanced digital assessment and intervention tools. Use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Support Our Mission

Together we can reach thousands in the only window that matters.

Spread the Word

Know family or friends who might be at risk of cognitive decline? Bring them to a free community screening—early detection opens the only window for meaningful change.

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Support Financially

Your gift funds free screenings and caregiver support across communities.

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100% supports programs through AppChurch Global Foundation • 501(c)(3)

Co-host a Screening

Churches, senior centers, libraries, or organizations with available venues: co-host a free community screening event with CognitiveWell to reach more people locally.

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Ways to Get Involved

Cognitive technology and community partnership for MCI screening and brain health programs Government Agencies & Public Health

Grant funding, referrals, co-led programs, aging services collaboration.

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Community venue hosts for free cognitive wellness and MCI screening events Venue Hosts & Community Centers

Churches, senior centers, libraries, parks — host screenings and events.

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Innovative partnerships for advanced cognitive health technology and community brain wellness programs Businesses, Foundations & Donors

Corporate giving, sponsorship, employee programs, matching gifts.

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Healthcare and senior care collaboration for MCI intervention and cognitive wellness support Healthcare, Senior Care & Operators

Clinical collaboration, referrals, volunteer staffing, co-promotion.

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The Initiative

Cognitive Well

Cognitive Well is a community based cognitive health and wellness initiative, championed by AppChurch Global Foundation to address the press and imminent needs to prevent, stop and manage degenerative cognitive illness.

501(c)(3) Tax-exempt • Public benefit since 2020
Platform Faith • Technology • Community
Network Clinical + tech partners in neuroscience
Community members at Cognitive Well MCI screening and cognitive wellness event
Founded 2020 — Meeting people where they are, in communities and online. • AppChurch Global Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Dementia and MCI

What is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)?

MCI is an intermediate stage between normal cognitive aging and dementia. It involves measurable changes in memory, thinking, or reasoning that are greater than expected for a person’s age but not severe enough to significantly interfere with daily life.

Can MCI be stopped or reversed?

Yes. Up to 51% of people with MCI can return to normal cognition when the condition is identified early and addressed with consistent, multi-domain interventions (nutrition, cognitive training, physical activity, social engagement, and sleep optimization).

How can I get a free cognitive screening?

Cognitive Well offers free 5-minute initial screenings at community locations (churches, senior centers, libraries). No appointment or insurance is required. Sign up for community screening or contact us to host an event.

What makes Cognitive Well different?

We are a community-first initiative championed by AppChurch Global Foundation (501(c)(3)). Our model combines free accessible screening, evidence-based support, digital tools (Memory Enhancement & Motor Function apps), and direct physician hand-off — all without the high cost or barriers of traditional clinical pathways.

Is there a cure for dementia?

There is currently no cure for dementia. However, MCI is the only stage where meaningful intervention can still stop progression or restore function. That is why early detection is critical.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Proudly Working Together

These organizations share our mission to bring early cognitive screening and support to communities.

AppChurch Global Foundation logo
AppChurch Global Foundation
Borough of Palisades Park logo
Borough of Palisades Park
Bergen County Division of Senior Services logo
Bergen County Division of Senior Services
Bergen County Dementia Friendly Initiative logo
Bergen County Dementia Friendly Initiative
Calidi Biotherapeutics logo
Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE: CLDI)
First Presbyterian Church logo
First Presbyterian Church
NoahTech logo
NoahTech
Happiness by Habit logo
Happiness by Habit
AppChurch Global Foundation logo
AppChurch Global Foundation
Borough of Palisades Park logo
Borough of Palisades Park
Bergen County Division of Senior Services logo
Bergen County Division of Senior Services
Bergen County Dementia Friendly Initiative logo
Bergen County Dementia Friendly Initiative
Calidi Biotherapeutics logo
Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE: CLDI)
First Presbyterian Church logo
First Presbyterian Church
NoahTech logo
NoahTech
Happiness by Habit logo
Happiness by Habit