From Caregiver to Changemaker: Inside the Impact Board with Meryl Comer on Fighting Alzheimer’s
This week on StartUp Health NOW, we meet a powerful force in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease: Meryl Comer, a member of our Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board.
Driven by personal experience watching her husband battle the disease, Comer transformed from award-winning journalist to passionate advocate. She is the Co-founder & Board Member of UsAgainstAlzheimers; the U.S. Representative for the Global Brain Trust; and Vice-Chair of WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters).
Hear her story:
- Witnessing the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s firsthand
- Taking action through co-founding UsAgainstAlzheimers
- The critical role of advocacy and policy change
- The emotional and physical burden of caregiving
Comer also shares her insights on:
- Destigmatizing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
- Anchoring innovation in the realities of care
- Treating the source of the disease
This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by Alzheimer’s, passionate about healthcare innovation, or inspired by the power of advocacy.
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