When I married my husband, Aubrey, I knew a hereditary and life-threatening disease affected some members of his family, but…
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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ColumnsAn Amyloidosis Toolkit Helps Us Navigate Tough Times
Every week I sit at my desk and ponder what I should write about. As I stare out the…
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ColumnsEmbracing Our Past Strengthens Us on Our Chronic Illness Journey
Lunar New Year celebrations, which began on Feb. 1, last for 15 days. As I write this on the eve…
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ColumnsTending to Plants Offers Me Comfort as a Caregiver
I recently counted the number of plants in my house and came up with 45. I’ll admit I’ve gone slightly…
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ColumnsLove It or Hate It, Exercise Is Important for Caregivers
My alarm goes off at 5:30 every morning, and I mute it as quickly as possible to avoid waking my…
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ColumnsThe Ups and Downs of Sleeplessness
Has the COVID-19 pandemic been keeping all of us up at night? According to an online forum by the…
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ColumnsWarm Weather Brings Both Discomfort and Gratitude
We have had warm summer weather here in Auckland, New Zealand, the City of Sails. It’s…
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ColumnsAs a Caregiver, I Want to Be Mindful When Misunderstandings Happen
A few days before the new year, I cleaned my backyard deck and accidentally toppled a cactus plant onto my…
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ColumnsWe Must Make Lasting Memories, Through Whatever Trials We Face
Our Christmas tree is almost 24 years old, and it has traveled the world with us. I still remember the…
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ColumnsI’m Heading Into the New Year With an Attitude of Gratitude
As we head into the Christmas season, I want to be mindful that not all of my readers celebrate the…