Educational tool — not a diagnosis

Know your risk
before symptoms appear.

Alzheimer's brain changes begin up to 20 years before anyone notices. ClearMind translates peer-reviewed research into a personal risk profile — so you can take action now and talk to your doctor with confidence.

6.9MAmericans living with Alzheimer's
40%of cases may be preventable
20 yrsbefore symptoms, changes begin
Sample risk profile Lower risk
30 out of 100
Age (58)
Exercise habit
Sleep quality
Social life
How it works

Three simple steps to understand your risk

01

Answer questions

Share info about your age, genetics, lifestyle, and medical history. Takes under 3 minutes and nothing is stored.

02

Get your profile

We calculate a personalized risk score using the same factors studied by NIH, the Lancet Commission, and the Alzheimer's Association.

03

Take action

Receive evidence-based recommendations tailored to your profile — steps you can bring to your next doctor's appointment.

Risk Assessment

Your personalized profile

Everything is calculated locally in your browser. No data is collected or stored.

1
About you
2
Lifestyle
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Medical

About you

These baseline factors shape your starting risk level.

50
years
Risk begins rising significantly after age 65.
Higher education builds cognitive reserve — a measurable buffer against dementia symptoms.

Lifestyle factors

Up to 40% of Alzheimer's risk is linked to lifestyle choices you can change.

Regular aerobic exercise reduces Alzheimer's risk by up to 45%.
The brain clears amyloid proteins during deep sleep — poor sleep accelerates buildup.
The MIND diet is associated with 53% lower Alzheimer's risk — leafy greens, berries, fish, and nuts.
Social isolation was added to the Lancet 2020 revised list of dementia risk factors.

Medical & genetic history

Tap everything that applies to you. Your data never leaves this page.

Your results appear here

Complete all 3 steps to generate your personalized risk profile.

Research-backed risk scoring
Personalized action plan
Private — nothing stored
0 out of 100

Educational only — not a clinical diagnosis. Sources: NIH, Alzheimer's Association, Lancet Commission 2020.
Disease progression

How Alzheimer's unfolds over time

Understanding the stages shows why acting early matters most.

Phase 1

Preclinical

10–20 years before symptoms

Amyloid plaques and tau tangles build up silently. No outward symptoms — but this is the most important window for lifestyle intervention.

Alzheimer's Association, 2023
Phase 2

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Years before diagnosis

Noticeable memory lapses and word-finding difficulty. Daily function remains largely intact. ~15–20% of people over 65 have MCI.

NIH National Institute on Aging
Phase 3

Early-Stage

Diagnosis typically occurs here

Increasing memory loss, confusion with dates, mood changes. Most people can still live independently with some support.

Alzheimer's Association
Phase 4

Middle-Stage

Longest stage — often years

Significant memory gaps, wandering, difficulty recognizing loved ones. Increasing caregiver involvement becomes essential.

Mayo Clinic
Phase 5

Late-Stage

Full-time care required

Loss of verbal communication and motor skills. Average survival after diagnosis is 4–8 years, though some live 20 years.

NIH National Institute on Aging
Sources

Built on peer-reviewed science

Every risk factor in this tool is sourced from major medical institutions and published research.

About this project

Built by a student, for families like mine.

ClearMind was born out of personal research into Alzheimer's disease — reading NIH studies, exploring the Lancet Commission's findings, and understanding how deeply this disease affects families.

Most people don't encounter Alzheimer's risk factor research until symptoms are already present. This tool puts that knowledge in your hands years earlier, so you can have a more informed conversation with your doctor.

ClearMind is an educational project, not a clinical product. Always consult a healthcare provider for personal medical advice.

Research-backed

Every risk factor is sourced from peer-reviewed studies and major medical institutions.

Private by design

All calculations happen in your browser. Zero data is collected, stored, or transmitted anywhere.

A conversation starter

Designed to encourage proactive conversations with your doctor — not to replace professional care.