WORLD ALZHEIMER'S DAY 2026

Free Early Dementia Screening.
One Full Month. Three States.

September 1 – 26, 2026 • New York • New Jersey • California

Open to the community. No appointment. No cost. No insurance required.

Photo: Community event • Cognitive Well

WHY THIS MATTERS

Dementia can strike anyone.
Early screening changes everything.

Up to 51% of Mild Cognitive Impairment cases can be halted or reversed — but only if caught in time. 92% of Americans are never diagnosed until it is too late.

Bruce Willis • Frontotemporal Dementia (2023)

His family raised global awareness of FTD.

Ronald Reagan • Alzheimer's (1994)

His public letter remains one of the most powerful calls for awareness.

Muhammad Ali • Parkinson's-related decline

Championed research and lived openly with his diagnosis.

51%

of MCI cases can return to normal cognition with early, consistent intervention

42%

lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 without early action

7.5×

higher mortality rate for people living with dementia

92%

of Americans with MCI remain undiagnosed until progression

SEPTEMBER 1 — 26, 2026

Full Month of Free Early Dementia Screening Events

New York • New Jersey • California
Drop-in community screenings • Open to adults 50+ and families • No appointment, no cost, no insurance required

Full Month of Outreach

Multiple events each week throughout September in community venues across three states.

NY • NJ • CA

Churches, senior centers, libraries, parks, and community halls. Multi-lingual support available.

5-Minute Initial Screen

Quick, confidential, internationally validated tool (AD8). Immediate resources and referrals provided.

Family & Community Welcome

Bring loved ones. Caregiver resources, physician referral letters, and next-step support always available.

Exact dates and venues will be posted as community partners confirm locations. Sign up for updates or host an event in your area.

WE NEED YOU

Partner With Us for World Alzheimer's Day 2026

This month-long initiative only works because of community, industry, and philanthropic partners. We are publicly inviting support in three key ways.

Community Partners

Churches, senior centers, libraries, parks, community organizations, and local governments: host a screening event or volunteer your time. Help us bring free, accessible early detection directly to the people who need it most.

Host or Volunteer

Industrial Partners

Companies and organizations: support with in-kind donations — screening supplies, technology tools, refreshments, printing, transportation, promotional materials, or staffing support. Your contribution directly expands our reach.

Offer In-Kind Support

Our Community Partners

These organizations are already working with Cognitive Well to bring early detection and support to communities. We invite more partners to join us for the 2026 World Alzheimer's Day initiative.