Building a Community of Support (with Kathy Norris-Wilhelm)

06/12/24 • 32 min

When Kathy Norris-Wilhelm's wife, Jean, was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, they knew how vital connecting with the dementia community would be for them to find their way. Kathy quickly became an Alzheimer’s ambassador and advocate, discovering the importance of building their own community of support and publicly sharing their story to raise awareness. Her inspirational story continues in her advocacy work as she honors Jean’s legacy.

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