• From Caregiver to Changemaker: Inside the Impact Board with Meryl Comer on Fighting Alzheimer’s

  • Sep 12 2024
  • Length: Less than 1 minute
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From Caregiver to Changemaker: Inside the Impact Board with Meryl Comer on Fighting Alzheimer’s

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  • 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. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.
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