Journal

I recently reached a major milestone — 1000 miles walked! The sun was setting, but I pushed on across the little bridge, determined to make the last few tenths of a mile to reach 1000 miles. The landscape couldn't have been prettier with a windmill turning slowly behind me and the sky turning shades of pink and orange.

In a heartfelt interview on Boomers Today with host Frank Samson, Judy Benjamin discussed her powerful journey from an Alzheimer's diagnosis at age 67 to reversing her symptoms through Dr. Dale Bredesen's groundbreaking protocol. As Dr. Bredesen's first success case, or his "Patient Zero."

Hello from the long, hot road deep in southwest Texas with the relentless sunshine, beautiful vistas of desert, framed by mountain ranges, and several dead tarantulas along the road (seriously)! As I move forward toward my destination, I continue to meet incredible people who are interested in learning about my walk.

Hello from the Land of Enchantment! Crossing into New Mexico felt like a milestone worth celebrating — not only because it marks nearly 900 miles of my coast-to-coast journey, but also because I turned 81 this month.

Last night, just before 9 PM, I hit a number that stopped me in my tracks—1,000 miles. That's one-third of the way across the country. One thousand miles of pavement, dirt trails, tiny towns, and moments of stillness that changed me.

In a recent interview with KTSM-TV Channel 9, 81-year-old Judy Benjamin discussed her inspiring walk across the country from San Diego to Florida, celebrating both her birthday and nearly 900 miles traveled on foot. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 67, Judy shared how her journey aims to redefine aging and demonstrate the benefits of exercise.

I find myself pausing at the edge of the active runway at Wickenburg Municipal Airport. I pause to watch a small plane lift into the sky. I used to fly — first a Cessna 150, then a Cherokee. I miss it. But now, I'm crossing the country on foot, walking from San Diego to St. Augustine to raise awareness about Alzheimer's — and the hope that still exists.

It's hard to believe, but I've walked over 750 miles! I crossed into New Mexico and passed Safford and Franklin, Arizona, both of which had stunning desert landscapes. Lordsburg and Deming came next, with broad skies and low horizons before me.

I just passed the 200-mile mark on my walk along California's historic Highway 111—and what a journey it's been! Between dodging fast trucks on narrow dunes, spotting stray donkeys in the desert, and finally finding my stride (blister-free!), this leg of the walk has been both challenging and deeply rewarding.