The Charlie and Harriet Shaffer Cognitive Empowerment Program
We proudly host a diverse range of programs tailored to meet the needs of people with MCI and their care partners. From structured in-person programs to virtual opportunities, learn more about how we use science-backed methods to empower the lives of individuals living with MCI across Georgia.
In-Person Program (6 Months)
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:
- Cognitive training
- Physical activity (including yoga and functional fitness)
- Nutrition education
- Home and personal safety
- Emotional wellness and “Live Well” sessions
Members and care partners are also invited to participate in monthly support groups and optional online morning workouts from home.
Navigate - Digital Programs (8 Weeks)
Navigate is our research-based online program designed to bring brain health education directly into the home.
Developed by our team at Emory, these programs are grounded in evidence-based lifestyle interventions and are part of our ongoing research to better understand how digital education, movement, and daily habits can support brain health for individuals living with MCI and their care partners.
We offer two separate 8-week programs:
- Navigate: The MCI Journey (for individuals diagnosed with MCI)
- Navigate: The Care Partner Journey (for those caring from someone with MCI)
Each program includes short, professionally guided video sessions focused on:
- Understanding MCI and memory strategies
- Lifestyle habits to support brain health
- Daily living and independence
- The importance of self-care
- Support strategies for care partners
Navigate is available through referrals from Emory Cognitive Neurology and will later become available statewide through our partnership with Georgia Memory Net.
CEP Community Live (Weeekly Webinar)
CEP Community Live is our free, weekly outreach program that brings together individuals living with MCI, care partners, families, and clinicians.
More than a webinar, it is an online community, a place to stay connected, continue learning, and feel supported alongside others navigating similar experiences.
Sessions are held live on Zoom each week. Once registered, participants receive simple weekly email reminders with the link to join.
If you’re unable to attend live, recordings are available anytime on our YouTube channel.
Wednesdays at 2:00 PM (ET)
Register for CEP Community Live
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
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.