Article Highlights 81-Year-Old’s Walk Across America to Raise Alzheimer’s Awareness

An article in The Virginian-Pilot by Colin Warren-Hicks features Judy Benjamin and her 3,000-mile walk from San Diego, California, to St. Augustine, Florida, aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease.

Benjamin, who was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s at age 67, credits lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and sleep, with reversing her symptoms. She mentions in the interview that she averages nearly 20 miles per day. During her walk through communities along the way, she spreads her message of hope and resilience to those she meets.

Read the full article here.