From Caregiver to Changemaker: Inside the Impact Board with Meryl Comer on Fighting Alzheimer’s
2024-09-12
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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.
Are you ready to join a Health Moonshot Community? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities – like our Alzheimer's Moonshot – are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today.
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