11/06/2025
“From the very first visit, it felt like someone was finally listening. Ken wasn’t just being tested, he was being heard.”
That’s what Ken’s wife shared about their first visit to our clinic.
“When Ken began to forget names, he was afraid that talking to his doctor would only confirm what he dreaded most, losing his driver’s license, and with it, his independence. What he truly wanted was help, not judgment.
From the moment we came to the clinic, something changed. He could talk openly about his memory without feeling ashamed. Every appointment gave him something to look forward to. We were always treated as if we mattered, never just a number.
I still remember how Dr. Bergeron took the time to meet with Ken privately after noticing some of his darker thoughts. He referred him to another of their doctors, who truly cared. That moment stayed with both of us. Ken felt seen, not just as a patient, but as a person.
Even as his illness progressed, being part of the study gave him purpose. It gave him something to share again, something meaningful to talk about. People would ask about his experience, and for the first time in a long while, he felt proud.”
This story is part of a series highlighting the real people and moments that bring meaning to Alzheimer’s research at our clinic.
✨ Together, these stories remind us that research is also about people, memories, and hope.
In loving memory of Ken 💙