June 12, 2025, Press Release from the Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter:
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Alzheimer’s Association has launched a free app to help those in the early stages of the disease and their loved ones navigate a dementia diagnosis.
The My ALZ Journey was designed for newly diagnosed, early-stage individuals and their care partners to help navigate their diagnosis and journey with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, connect with education, planning tools, interactive activities, and local community resources. It is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
A diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but My ALZ Journey can help navigate a dementia diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another dementia and move forward.
Once in individual downloads the app and submits their information, it helps create a personalized plan and connect directly with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter to learn about support groups, events, and programs.
My ALZ Journey provides step-by-step support, tailored tools and trusted information to make early-stage planning easier. The app helps individuals impacted by Alzheimer’s or another dementia stay informed, engaged and connected to local resources.
The My ALZ Journey app fosters connection, combats stigma and empowers individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia and their care partners to make decisions with confidence. Users can move forward for new information, skip topics or return to previously covered information.
What’s in the app
My ALZ Journey offers information and activities that apply to all types of dementia, not only Alzheimer's. Use the app to explore:
- Personalized resources: Content based on who you are (whether you are living with the disease or are a care partner), your age at diagnosis and your location.
- Step-by-step help: Guidance for adjusting to a diagnosis, staying independent and planning for the future.
- Local support: Connections to your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter and nearby programs.
- Tools and activities: Planning tools, helpful checklists and creative ways to stay engaged.
- Information based on real experiences: Developed with input from people living with dementia and their care partners to reflect real life.
Getting started is easy
- Download the app. Find My ALZ Journey in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Customize your experience by answering a few questions, including your location and age at diagnosis, to tailor the app to your needs.
- Explore information on different topics and commonly asked questions. Access trusted resources, tools and support anytime, anywhere.
For help with downloading the My ALZ Journey app, fill out the contact form. For help with using the app or to report issues, call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. Additional information can be found at alz.org/help-support/resources/my-alz-journey
For the first time, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. is more than 7 million. That includes 236,200 in Ohio, according to the 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures. Deaths due to Alzheimer’s more than doubled (142%) between 2000 and 2022, while deaths from the leading cause of mortality (heart disease) decreased by 2.1%.
In Ohio, there are 452,000 caregivers providing 679 million hours of unpaid care each year, valued at more than $13.3 billion.
To learn more about Alzheimer’s or other dementia and to access free local support and resources, visit alz.org/nwohio or call the Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419.537.1999 or the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
