I lost my mother in May. Even as I type those words, I have not fully come to terms with…
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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ColumnsTo Learn About hATTR Amyloidosis, Turn to Those With Experience
If you are a longtime caregiver for a loved one with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis, you are probably knowledgeable about…
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ColumnsStaying the Caregiving Course Using Humor
I look for humor in every situation. Humor can be lifesaving in times of despair. U.S. Congregational minister Henry…
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ColumnsHow Caregivers Can Cultivate Endurance and Find Purpose
The 3rd European ATTR Amyloidosis Meeting for Patients and Doctors was held virtually on Sept. 6-8. Because the…
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ColumnsHow Labels Can Influence Our Actions
My husband and I were married on March 15, 1995. Looking back at these 26 years, I can see the…
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ColumnsCaring for Yourself as a Caregiver
The melodic chirping of birds outside the window is louder this morning. This is because Auckland, the city in New…
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ColumnsHow Caregivers Can Be Aware of the Swinging Pendulum of Emotions
It is interesting how human emotions can fluctuate like the ebb and flow of the tide. I am usually upbeat…
Those of us who are caregivers have many of the same underlying goals. But while we all care for our…
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ColumnsThe Importance of Mental Pliability for Caregivers
I returned to the gym this week to work out. The last time I hit exercise classes and equipment was…
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ColumnsAs Caregivers, Anticipating the Worst Allows Us to Be Prepared
As a caregiver, have you ever felt like you’ve been thrown into the deep end and are treading water just…