Sunrise Sunset – a Column by Jaime Christmas

Through my roles as a caregiver for my late husband, Aubrey, and as an amyloidosis patient advocate, I’ve been transformed. I once assumed that…

It’s another stunning summer day here in New Zealand’s Waikato region. We’ve been blessed all week with clear skies and a warm breeze blowing through the…

December is a month of university graduation here in New Zealand. All the hard work, blood, sweat, and tears conclude in a cacophony of salutations…

According to the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, there are more than 7,000 rare genetic diseases in the world, mostly affecting children. Additionally, about 300 million…

As a columnist for Amyloidosis News Today since October 2020, I’ve written about various topics, all related to my experience caring for a spouse…

My late husband, Aubrey, was diagnosed with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis in 2013 and passed away on May 22, 2022. Those nine years were spent…

Over a year ago, I met someone. Darren James came into my life at a point when I was questioning whether I could build a…

Oct. 26 isn’t just another day; it’s World Amyloidosis Day. As a leader of the New Zealand Amyloidosis Patients Association, I’m excited to use this…

Since January, the amyloidosis association I lead here in New Zealand has seen our patient numbers grow like never before, primarily because of newer …

It’s winter here in New Zealand. I woke up to a thin sheet of ice covering the deck, staying frozen just long enough to glint…