It’s winter here in New Zealand. I woke up to a thin sheet of ice covering the deck, staying frozen…
Jaime Christmas
Jaime Christmas is a patient advocate and columnist based in Auckland, New Zealand, with her cheeky doggie, Akira. She was a caregiver to a spouse who was afflicted with hATTR amyloidosis. Now she fights for equitable treatment and support for diagnosed patients and their caregivers. Although she now lives without the daily challenges of being a caregiver since her husband’s passing in 2022, she hopes to be still an encourager and listening ear to those presently walking the journey she knows only too well.
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Articles by Jaime Christmas
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ColumnsHow I’m striving to be happy, and succeeding, years after a loss
I’m happy. That’s the best way to describe my state at this stage of my life. When my husband, Aubrey,…
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ColumnsLeaving the home where I raised a family and served as caregiver
I’ve moved! It’s exciting, but the move was daunting because of the sheer amount of work that went into clearing…
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ColumnsFinding happiness in life after the loss of my husband
It’s summer here in Auckland, New Zealand, and as I look out the window at my weed-filled lawn, not only…
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ColumnsMy continued advocacy will lead to new amyloidosis treatment in N.Z.
I recently had the pleasure of attending an Amyloidosis Alliance conference in Madrid, which brought together advocates from…
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ColumnsWhy communication is important for amyloidosis patients, caregivers
It has been 17 months since my husband, Aubrey, passed away due to complications of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis.
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ColumnsMy late husband left behind a legacy of goodness
On Sunday, March 19, I appeared on New Zealand’s 1News to discuss my journey as a caregiver to my…
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ColumnsA year later, I’m ready to move forward after the loss
This column has been a year in the making. When my late husband, Aubrey, passed away in May 2022…
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ColumnsLearning to face a new year without my husband
In the blink of an eye, we’re already approaching the third month of 2023. For me, the ushering in of…
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ColumnsHow We Navigated My Late Husband’s Amyloidosis Diagnosis
I have previously written about the importance of staying positive despite our circumstances. Whether you are a patient or…