Instagram influencer @lifewithgrams, also known as Kris, has been taking care of her grandmother, Mary, who has had Alzheimer’s for the last five years. Kris is very active in raising awareness and donations for Alzheimer’s disease within her community in Chicago. On her Instagram, she posts regular updates with her grandma to share a glimpse of her experience as a caregiver with her followers.

My name is Roxanne Santiago, and I’m 100% Puerto Rican! My background is in Hotel & Lodging Management, because I love taking care of others and welcoming people from all over the world and with different stories. I was inspired to join the Dementia Community after my Grandpa’s passing in October 2020.

It first started with joining my local Walk to End Alzheimer’s chapter, and then the desire to learn more about AD and help others to understand it as well was the main reason behind creating Wilson & Grandpa. I hope to connect with the community and beyond - normalizing the conversation about Alzheimer’s in a simple and relatable way.

Chéri Ballinger, film producer, entrepreneur and ambassador, has dedicated her life to helping people and advocating for brain health after overcoming all the odds against her. She suffered from a severe TBI after a fall that resulted in four years of intense recovery and being told she would never have a life again. The former model and actress now uses her passion for her second chance at life “to do as much good as I possibly can”. Chéri is heavily focused on her international philanthropy efforts as well as being on the forefront of revolutionary medical technology. Not one to stifle her entrepreneurial spirit, she is at the helm of several conscious business startups. A coveted international speaker, she is the official US Ambassador for the Women’s Brain Project based in Switzerland. She has also recently come on board as an Ambassador for the Same You foundation started by actress Emilia Clarke in the UK.

Chéri has vowed to use her background and personal comeback story to bring people hope and to inspire positive change through her advocacy, business and the beautiful medium of film. She is currently working on several upcoming high profile productions with the desire to have her name and talent associated with films that reflect her passion for life.