Bridport Radio recently featured Judy Benjamin’s extraordinary journey in an article titled “Judy Walks the World”. The article shares Judy’s recovery from early Alzheimer’s disease and her mission to raise awareness that cognitive decline may be preventable and, in some cases, reversible through a personalised, precision-medicine approach.

In the feature, Judy shares how Alzheimer’s affected her mother and four uncles, the fear she experienced after receiving her own diagnosis, and the chance meeting with neurologist Dr. Dale Bredesen that changed the course of her life. She explains how personalised changes involving nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and identifying contributors to cognitive decline helped her regain her health and inspired her approximately 550-mile walk from Land’s End to London.

Dr. Judy Benjamin joins Kirkland Newman on The MindHealth360 Show for an in-depth conversation about the journey that ultimately led her to walk across two countries for Alzheimer’s awareness.

Judy recounts the fear she experienced after developing cognitive symptoms similar to those she had witnessed in her mother and other family members. She discusses becoming Dr. Dale Bredesen’s first human patient to follow the approach that later became the ReCODE Protocol and the long-term commitment she has made to supporting her cognitive and overall health.

The conversation also explores why Judy decided to walk across America at 81 and what she learned from the people she met along the way. Again and again, strangers shared their own experiences with Alzheimer’s and dementia, encounters that reinforced her determination to keep the conversation going.

Now 82, Judy is carrying that message across the UK as she walks from Land’s End to London, continuing her effort to raise awareness, encourage earlier action, and offer hope to people confronting cognitive decline.

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Dr. Judy Benjamin joined Connor Rhiel, the host of LIVE Impact News, an ABC Affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, and shared the personal story behind her walk from Land’s End to London.

Judy began experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease 15 years ago after watching her mother live with the disease for 20 years. She discussed how meeting neurologist Dr. Dale Bredesen gave her a different path and led her to make changes involving nutrition, sleep, stress, mold exposure, hormonal health, and movement.

After completing a nearly 3,000-mile walk across the United States at age 81, Judy is now carrying her message of hope across the United Kingdom. Her route includes Dover and Canterbury, where her ancestors lived before leaving England for Jamestown, Virginia, in the 1600s.

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CornishStuff has featured Judy Benjamin ahead of the August 1 launch of her 550-mile walk from Land’s End to London. The article explores Judy’s experience following her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the loss of several family members to the disease and the comprehensive approach she credits with helping her regain her health. It also reflects on her 2,812-mile walk across the United States and her continuing commitment to showing that life after a diagnosis can still hold hope, purpose and possibility. Read the full article on CornishStuff.

Octogenarian Aims to Become First Alzheimer’s Survivor to Walk the Width of England

LAND’S END, England, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At 09:00 a.m. British Summer Time on August 1st this year, 82-year-old Dr. Judy Benjamin will set out from Land’s End on an extraordinary 550-mile journey across England, aiming to become the first known Alzheimer’s survivor to complete the trek while carrying a message of hope for millions affected by cognitive decline. Diagnosed nearly fifteen years ago, Benjamin is living, lively proof that cognitive decline is no longer a death sentence.

Her walk will conclude in Central London in mid- to late-September after passing through Cornwall, Devon, Winchester, the South Downs, Dover, Canterbury, and Greenwich. Along the route, Benjamin will share her story and raise awareness of growing evidence suggesting that cognitive decline is preventable and, in many cases, reversible through a personalised, precision-medicine approach called ReCODE.

For Benjamin, the journey is deeply personal. Her mother endured a 20-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, and four of her uncles also died from the illness. When Benjamin herself was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2011, she nearly gave up hope.

Then a chance meeting with neurologist and Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen changed the trajectory of her life. As one of the earliest patients to follow his personalised ReCODE Protocol™, Benjamin embraced a comprehensive programme focused on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and identifying the underlying contributors to cognitive decline.

“This walk is about showing people that there is hope,” Benjamin said. “Too many patients and families are told there is nothing they can do. I want people to understand that lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, movement, stress reduction, and identifying the root contributors to cognitive decline can make a profound difference. Alzheimer’s survivors exist, and it’s time the world sees that.”

Benjamin’s English trek follows another remarkable achievement. In 2025, she completed a 2,790-mile walk across the United States, traveling from San Diego, California, to St. Augustine, Florida, becoming the first known person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s to walk across America. Her journey helped spark broader public conversations about prevention, early intervention, metabolic health, and the possibility of life after diagnosis.

“Fourteen years after her diagnosis, Judy continues to inspire people around the world,” said Dr. Dale Bredesen, internationally recognised neurologist and author of The Ageless Brain and million-seller The End of Alzheimer’s. “Her determination, resilience, and energy challenge what many people believe is possible after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. She is a living example of what can happen when cognitive decline is addressed through a comprehensive, personalised approach.”

Throughout the walk, Benjamin and her supporters will share updates, interviews, and educational content focused on brain health, healthy aging, and Alzheimer’s prevention. The journey will also support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Survivors Foundation, which Benjamin founded to advocate for individuals living with cognitive decline and amplify stories of recovery, resilience, and hope.

Among the sponsors supporting Judy’s UK walk are Apollo Health, LifeSeasons, Vielight, CareScout, UCAN, and Xero Shoes. Additional organizations interested in supporting Judy’s mission to raise awareness of brain health and Alzheimer’s prevention are welcome to join the effort.

With nearly one million people living with dementia in the United Kingdom and tens of millions more worldwide, Benjamin hopes every step toward London will encourage people to rethink what may be possible after a diagnosis—and inspire them to take action to protect their brain health regardless of age. To keep up with Judy during this historic walk, you can track her progress by visiting JudyWalksTheWorld.com.

Media Contact:

Laura Lazzarini
laura@ahnphealth.com

London is calling.

On August 1, I’ll begin my walk across England, starting at Land’s End on the country’s rugged southwestern tip. From there, I’ll walk nearly 550 miles to London, continuing my mission to raise awareness that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging.

Before setting out, I wanted to spend a few days in England learning, preparing, meeting people, and imagining what it might feel like to finally walk into London after weeks on the trail. Those few days turned out to be meaningful—not because of any single event, but because they reminded me that every worthwhile journey begins long before the first mile.

One of the highlights of my visit was attending the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress. I enjoyed hearing physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals discuss the expanding role of personalized medicine and the remarkable progress being made in brain health. I left encouraged by the number of people in the United Kingdom who are asking thoughtful questions about Alzheimer’s prevention and lifelong cognitive wellness.

I was especially honored when Dr. Kat Toups mentioned my story during her presentation on the Dementia Reversal Trial. Her comments sparked several conversations with attendees who wanted to learn more about my own experience and why I’m preparing to walk across England. Those conversations reinforced something I’ve come to believe deeply: when we share our stories, we give others permission to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and explore new possibilities.

One of my favorite experiences was finally meeting six Apollo Health coaches from across the UK. We’d spent hours together on Zoom, but meeting face-to-face was something entirely different. Their enthusiasm for this journey was contagious. They have already begun helping with logistics and planning, and several hope to join me for portions of the walk. Knowing that I’ll occasionally share the trail with friends makes the adventure feel even more special.

The week also included plenty of practical preparations. We recorded videos for social media, met with potential supporters, and searched for the perfect place to finish the journey. We found it in Victoria Tower Gardens, a peaceful park beside the River Thames and adjacent to the Palace of Westminster. Shaded by mature trees, easily accessible by public transportation, and offering a beautiful setting, it immediately felt right. Standing there, I could almost picture the moment weeks later when I cross the bridge, walk into the park, and complete this remarkable journey.

One afternoon, a friend drove me to Canterbury, where we visited St. Martin’s Church, the oldest church in England to have held continuous weekly services. I learned that some of my distant relatives were married there centuries ago. Sitting quietly in the ancient chapel and wandering through its gardens, I found myself imagining what life must have been like in the 1600s. It was an unexpectedly moving experience, and I felt a surprising connection to a place I’d never visited before.

Canterbury has welcomed pilgrims for centuries, and soon it will welcome another. During the final days of my journey, I’ll walk part of the historic Pilgrims’ Way before continuing on toward London. It seems like a fitting reminder that every generation has its own pilgrimage. Mine happens to be one of hope — hope that we can change the conversation about aging, protect our brains, and inspire others to believe that it’s never too late to take the first step.

Until next time,

Judy

In her conversation with Lisa Feiner, co-founder of Sharp Again Naturally, Judy Benjamin reflects on her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the changes she made to support her cognitive health, and the lessons she has learned over the past 15 years. She discusses the importance of nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and taking an active role in maintaining brain health.

Judy also talks about the motivation behind her upcoming walk from Land’s End to London, which aims to encourage conversations about Alzheimer’s prevention, early action, and healthy aging. Throughout the interview, she emphasizes that people can take meaningful steps to support their brain health at any stage of life.

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When I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 67, I had already watched my mother spend 20 years slowly disappearing to this disease. I knew what the conventional story looked like, and I refused to accept it as my own.

Instead, I made major changes to my diet and lifestyle. I became Dr. Dale Bredesen’s original “patient zero,” adopting a clinically validated protocol designed to treat and prevent cognitive decline. That decision changed everything. My recovery inspired me to become a ReCODE-trained coach with Apollo Health and to dedicate my life to helping others take action earlier, live healthier, and believe, as I do, that cognitive decline can be prevented and, in many cases, reversed.

In 2025, I walked across America. All 2,790 miles of it, from San Diego, California, to St. Augustine, Florida. I wanted the world to understand that Alzheimer’s survivors exist. That journey was more than an athletic feat — it was a living demonstration of resilience, healthy aging, and the possibility of real life after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Now I’m taking that message across the Atlantic.

I’m walking from Land’s End to London starting on August 1, 2026, and every mile carries the same message I’ve lived and proven through my own experience: Alzheimer’s does not have to be a story of inevitable decline.

At an age when many people are told to slow down, I’m choosing to step forward literally on behalf of the millions of individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s, cognitive decline, and fear of what the future holds. Along the route, I hope my story serves as a powerful reminder that we are not helpless in the face of this disease, and that meaningful action can begin long before advanced disease takes hold.

This walk is about raising awareness, building community, and inviting people into a new conversation about brain health — one centered on prevention, early intervention, lifestyle, metabolic health, and hope.

This is not simply a walk from one place to another. It’s a public statement of courage, science, and possibility.

There is hope after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Alzheimer’s survivors exist. And it’s time for the world to know.