Sunrise Sunset – a Column by Jaime Christmas

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…

I’m happy. That’s the best way to describe my state at this stage of my life. When my husband, Aubrey, passed away on May…

I’ve moved! It’s exciting, but the move was daunting because of the sheer amount of work that went into clearing out items from a place…

It’s summer here in Auckland, New Zealand, and as I look out the window at my weed-filled lawn, not only am I reminded that the…

I recently had the pleasure of attending an Amyloidosis Alliance conference in Madrid, which brought together advocates from around the world who serve…