My mother-in-law, who has familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), consistently adheres to her prescribed treatments, which has improved her mobility and overall mood. Because…
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ColumnsWhy is medication adherence important in treating FAP?
Medication adherence is crucial to managing familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP). Left untreated, FAP can have life-threatening consequences. As an article published…
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ColumnsAfter 3 years, a return to my ‘Rumination and Response’ column
After a hiatus of three years, it is with a mix of emotions that I return to writing this column. Allow me to reintroduce…
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On Sunday, March 19, I appeared on New Zealand’s 1News to discuss my journey as a caregiver to my late husband, Aubrey, who had…
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ColumnsA year later, I’m ready to move forward after the loss
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I have previously written about the importance of staying positive despite our circumstances. Whether you are a patient or a caregiver to a…
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This column will be my 94th since starting “Sunrise, Sunset.” My caregiving experience has taken me through many ups and downs and countless…
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ColumnsPromoting Amyloidosis Awareness to Create a Better Future
Late last week, to drive disease awareness, I took to the streets in downtown Auckland, New Zealand, and asked random people if they had heard…
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