After an Alzheimers Diagnosis, Helping Others Became Her Elixir [Video]

After her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, participating in research led former pastor Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel to become an author and advocate. Here’s how she went from “Why me?” to “What’s next?” — and how she is pushing for change in clinical trials.

When Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel was first diagnosed with amnestic cognitive impairment (aMCI) and had to leave her role as a pastor in upstate New York, she found it difficult to accept, but as she learned more about Alzheimer’s disease and got more into advocacy, she was able to better focus on her future. 

“I never expected in my entire life that I would be so involved in Alzheimer’s and Alzheimer’s research,” Huling Hummel said, “but it’s really a blessing.” 

Now an author, artist, and Alzheimer’s advocate, she participates in research and advocates for people living with dementia. She also serves on various dementia-related advocacy bodies, collaborated …