Encore: From Caregiver to Changemaker – A Look Inside the Impact Board with Meryl Comer on Fighting Alzheimer’s

Apr 30, 2025

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We’re taking a short break while we work on our new season, but in the meantime, we’ve got a special encore episode from our archives where we chat with 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.

Stay tuned, and we’ll be back soon with more fresh content!

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