Webinar: Judy Benjamin Honored in Austin After Walking 1,500+ Miles for Brain Health

In a recent interview with Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Judy Benjamin shared insights from Austin, the halfway mark of her remarkable walk across America — a 3,000-mile trek from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida. Now more than 1,500 miles in, her journey is both a physical feat and a bold statement: that cognitive decline can be addressed, and in some cases, reversed.

Dr. Benjamin is not only a determined advocate — she is also living proof. Over a decade ago, she reversed her own Alzheimer’s symptoms using the Bredesen protocol and has maintained cognitive and physical vitality since. Now at age 81, she walks 18 to 20 miles a day, often in extreme heat and challenging conditions, and continues to report mental clarity, energy, and deep, restorative sleep.

Her efforts have not gone unnoticed. The City of Austin officially proclaimed Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, as “Dr. Judy Benjamin Day” — commending her extraordinary walk, her advocacy for Alzheimer’s awareness, and her message that prevention and healing are possible at any age.

Through her nonprofit, the Alzheimer’s Survivor Foundation, Dr. Benjamin is championing early screening and lifestyle-based strategies that challenge conventional thinking about aging and cognitive decline. She’s also gathering stories from others who have experienced similar recoveries — aiming to build a nationwide movement of Alzheimer’s survivors. Follow Judy’s journey at judywalks.com.

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