Improving life with MCI

Empowering lifestyle interventions rooted in science.

The Charlie and Harriet Shaffer Cognitive Empowerment Program empowers patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and those living with them to learn lifestyle interventions that can slow the progression of their disease and improve quality of life.

CEP was developed through a unique partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology and made possible by a generous investment from the James M. Cox Foundation and Cox Enterprise, Inc. Our cutting-edge program addresses how interventions, technologies, and environments can work together to improve the lives of people facing cognitive decline.

We designed our facility to study interventions that contribute to better brain health. At our innovative research hub located in Atlanta's Executive Park, eligible research participants with MCI attend classes focused on cognitive, physical, and psychosocial well-being while engaging with other members sharing their MCI journey. Members commit to a six-month, on-site program at our facility and can stay engaged after graduating.

While the on-site program is open only to MCI patients and families of Emory's Cognitive Neurology Clinic, we are leveraging digital technology to increase access to our lifestyle interventions. Partnerships with Emory Healthcare and Georgia Memory Net, a statewide, state-funded flagship program within the Goizueta Brain Health Institute, allow us to provide additional resources to Georgians.

Anyone is welcome to access our weekly webinar series, CEP Community Live. These live sessions are led by team members and cover topics such as cognitive training, physical activity, nutrition, yoga, Tai Chi, and emotional wellbeing. Click here to register for the webinar series.