In-Person Program
Our in-person program is a 6-month, once a week experience for individuals diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their care partners.
Participants are referred through the Emory Cognitive Neurology Clinic or the Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and begin with an eligibility screening visit, baseline assessments, and program orientation.
Throughout the program, participants engage in classes that focus on:
Cognitive Training
Our Cognitive Training sessions teach practical strategies that help compensate for memory and thinking challenges, like forgetting appointments, losing track of conversations, or struggling with complex tasks. Participants learn how to build strong habits, use memory tools, and apply focus and problem-solving techniques in everyday life.
Physical Activity
Physical health plays a key role in supporting brain function and quality of life for people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Our Get Active class helps participants build strength and stay mobile, offering safe, paced resistance and aerobic exercises to support long-term independence. Therapeutic Yoga focuses on gentle movement, breathing, and relaxation to improve balance, mood, and stress while encouraging self-care for both individuals with MCI and their care partners.
Nutrition
Our Nutrition sessions help participants understand how food choices affect brain health, with practical guidance based on the MIND diet and hands-on experiences like olive oil tasting.
Functional Independence
Our Functional Independence curriculum supports independence and confidence by helping individuals stay engaged in the activities that bring them meaning and purpose. We provide safety tips, fall prevention strategies, and introduce helpful tools and technology to support daily living.
Psychosocial Wellness
Our Live Well sessions focus on coping with the emotional impact of an MCI diagnosis, offering tools to manage stress, plan for the future, and navigate everyday challenges. Participants are invited to share their experience and connect with others.
Together, these evidence-based courses support holistic wellness and help people with MCI—and those who care for them—stay strong, connected, and informed.
Members and care partners are invited to participate in monthly support groups, optional online morning workouts from home, and music and art electives with peers. Support groups provide a safe, confidential space to share experiences and build relationships with others facing similar challenges. The online workouts and electives offer additional opportunities for social engagement while building positive habits and practicing creativity.
Alumni Program
After completing the in-person program, participants and care partners are invited to continue their journey through our alumni community for ongoing connection and support.
As part of the alumni program, participants have access to:
- Weekly CEP Community Live webinars
- Virtual exercise classes (2x/week)
- Care partner support groups (available for up to one year after graduation)
- Monthly in-person social events and activities
- A growing community of individuals facing MCI and their loved ones
- Continued access to program content through our online platform
Our goal is to build a lifelong community, one that supports connection, encourages growth, and reminds each person that they are not alone on this journey.