CareScout Partners with Dr. Judy Benjamin on Her Walk Across America
CareScout has announced a partnership with Dr. Judy Benjamin, an 80-year-old National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, who will embark on a 3,000+ mile walk across America. The journey, starting April 5 from San Diego to St. Augustine, aims to promote healthy aging awareness.
Dr. Benjamin, who was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's at 67, transformed her health through lifestyle changes and became a certified wellness coach and yoga therapist. The five-month journey will follow the Adventure Cycling Association Southern Tier route.
A film crew will document the journey for an upcoming documentary highlighting active aging and long-term care planning. CareScout's CEO Samir Shah expressed support for the initiative, which aligns with the company's mission of empowering families with aging-related planning resources.
CareScout ha annunciato una collaborazione con la Dott.ssa Judy Benjamin, un'allenatrice della salute e del benessere certificata a livello nazionale di 80 anni, che intraprenderà una camminata di oltre 3.000 miglia attraverso l'America. Il viaggio, che partirà il 5 aprile da San Diego a St. Augustine, ha l'obiettivo di promuovere la consapevolezza sul invecchiamento sano.
La Dott.ssa Benjamin, diagnosticata con l'Alzheimer in fase iniziale a 67 anni, ha trasformato la sua salute attraverso cambiamenti nello stile di vita ed è diventata un'allenatrice di benessere certificata e terapeuta di yoga. Il viaggio di cinque mesi seguirà il percorso Southern Tier dell'Adventure Cycling Association.
Una troupe cinematografica documenterà il viaggio per un prossimo documentario che metterà in evidenza l'invecchiamento attivo e la pianificazione della cura a lungo termine. Il CEO di CareScout, Samir Shah, ha espresso supporto per l'iniziativa, che si allinea con la missione dell'azienda di fornire risorse per la pianificazione relativa all'invecchiamento alle famiglie.
CareScout ha anunciado una asociación con la Dra. Judy Benjamin, una entrenadora de salud y bienestar certificada a nivel nacional de 80 años, quien emprenderá una caminata de más de 3,000 millas a través de América. El viaje, que comenzará el 5 de abril desde San Diego hasta St. Augustine, tiene como objetivo promover la conciencia sobre el envejecimiento saludable.
La Dra. Benjamin, diagnosticada con Alzheimer en etapa temprana a los 67 años, transformó su salud a través de cambios en el estilo de vida y se convirtió en entrenadora de bienestar certificada y terapeuta de yoga. El viaje de cinco meses seguirá la ruta Southern Tier de la Adventure Cycling Association.
Un equipo de filmación documentará el viaje para un próximo documental que destacará el envejecimiento activo y la planificación de cuidados a largo plazo. El CEO de CareScout, Samir Shah, expresó su apoyo a la iniciativa, que se alinea con la misión de la empresa de empoderar a las familias con recursos de planificación relacionados con el envejecimiento.
CareScout는 80세의 국가 인증 건강 및 웰니스 코치인 Judy Benjamin 박사와 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 그녀는 미국을 가로지르는 3,000마일 이상의 도보 여행을 시작할 예정입니다. 이 여정은 4월 5일 샌디에이고에서 세인트 오거스틴까지 시작되며, 건강한 노화에 대한 인식을 높이는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Benjamin 박사는 67세에 초기 알츠하이머 진단을 받은 후, 생활 방식을 변화시켜 자신의 건강을 변화시키고 인증된 웰니스 코치 및 요가 치료사가 되었습니다. 5개월간의 여정은 Adventure Cycling Association의 Southern Tier 경로를 따릅니다.
영화 제작팀은 이 여정을 문서화하여 활동적인 노화와 장기 요양 계획에 관한 다가오는 다큐멘터리를 제작할 것입니다. CareScout의 CEO인 Samir Shah는 이 이니셔티브에 대한 지지를 표명했으며, 이는 노화 관련 계획 자원을 통해 가족을 지원하는 회사의 사명과 일치합니다.
CareScout a annoncé un partenariat avec le Dr Judy Benjamin, une coach en santé et bien-être certifiée au niveau national âgée de 80 ans, qui entreprendra une marche de plus de 3 000 miles à travers l'Amérique. Ce voyage, qui débutera le 5 avril de San Diego à St. Augustine, vise à promouvoir la sensibilisation au vieillissement en bonne santé.
Le Dr Benjamin, diagnostiquée avec la maladie d'Alzheimer à un stade précoce à 67 ans, a transformé sa santé grâce à des changements de mode de vie et est devenue coach en bien-être certifiée et thérapeute en yoga. Ce voyage de cinq mois suivra l'itinéraire Southern Tier de l'Adventure Cycling Association.
Une équipe de tournage documentera le voyage pour un prochain documentaire mettant en lumière le vieillissement actif et la planification des soins à long terme. Le PDG de CareScout, Samir Shah, a exprimé son soutien à cette initiative, qui s'aligne avec la mission de l'entreprise d'autonomiser les familles avec des ressources de planification liées au vieillissement.
CareScout hat eine Partnerschaft mit Dr. Judy Benjamin angekündigt, einer 80-jährigen national zertifizierten Gesundheits- und Wellness-Coach, die eine mehr als 3.000 Meilen lange Wanderung durch Amerika beginnen wird. Die Reise, die am 5. April von San Diego nach St. Augustine startet, zielt darauf ab, das Bewusstsein für gesundes Altern zu fördern.
Dr. Benjamin, bei der im Alter von 67 Jahren Alzheimer im frühen Stadium diagnostiziert wurde, hat ihre Gesundheit durch Lebensstiländerungen transformiert und wurde zertifizierte Wellness-Coach und Yogatherapeutin. Die fünfmonatige Reise wird der Southern Tier Route der Adventure Cycling Association folgen.
Ein Filmteam wird die Reise dokumentieren für einen kommenden Dokumentarfilm, der aktives Altern und langfristige Pflegeplanung hervorhebt. Der CEO von CareScout, Samir Shah, äußerte Unterstützung für die Initiative, die mit der Mission des Unternehmens übereinstimmt, Familien mit Ressourcen zur Planung des Alterns zu stärken.
- Partnership enhances CareScout's brand visibility in healthy aging and long-term care planning sector
- Documentary production provides additional marketing and awareness opportunity
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80-year-old embarks on 3,000+-mile journey to champion the power of action in healthy aging
Dr. Benjamin’s journey is not only a personal challenge but also a powerful statement about the importance of proactive health and wellness. Diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s at the age of 67, she took charge of her health through lifestyle changes, becoming a certified wellness coach and yoga therapist. Today, she is healthier than ever and dedicated to educating others on ways to enhance cognitive health and overall well-being.
“When I received my diagnosis, I had a choice—I could let it define me, or I could take action,” said Dr. Benjamin. “I want people to see that no matter your age or circumstance, there are steps you can take to live a healthier, more vibrant life. This walk is about proving that possibility.”
CareScout, a leader in long-term care and aging solutions, is proud to partner with and support Dr. Benjamin on this journey. This collaboration reflects and reinforces CareScout’s commitment to empowering individuals and families with the knowledge and resources to plan for aging with confidence and dignity.
“Judy’s journey is a powerful testament to the idea that aging isn’t just about getting older—it’s about moving forward with purpose,” said Samir Shah, CEO, CareScout Services. “Her walk is inspiring to the millions of Americans who know the challenges of Alzheimer’s all too well. At CareScout, we’re proud to stand beside her and remain committed to helping families plan ahead with confidence and clarity.”
To document her journey and inspire others, Dr. Benjamin will be accompanied by a film crew, capturing her experiences on the road, interactions with communities, and insights on aging with strength, purpose, and intention. The upcoming documentary will shine a light on the power of staying active, engaged, and informed about long-term care planning.
Follow Judy’s journey at Judywalks.com, @judywalksamerica on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube and on CareScout’s Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
About CareScout
CareScout helps older adults and their families navigate the aging journey and find quality care. Inspired by a mission to simplify and dignify the aging experience, we're building an integrated ecosystem of care and funding solutions. To learn more about CareScout, visit www.CareScout.com. CareScout, LLC (CareScout) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW).
About Judy Benjamin, PhD
Judy Benjamin, PhD lives a life centered on making a difference in the world. With a doctorate in Medical Anthropology from Binghamton University, Benjamin had an accomplished career centered on conflict-affected and less-developed countries, applying social science professional skills in the areas of gender, education, health, and economic development in over 30 countries worldwide. Prior to opening an independent consulting firm focused on reconstruction and development in conflict-affected countries, she worked for organizations including CARE International, the International Rescue Committee, Academy for Educational Development, the United States Agency for International Development, the UN World Food Program, UNICEF, and the UN Development Programme.
An advocate for improving psycho-social wellness and maintaining good health, Benjamin is also a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, yoga teacher, and yoga therapist (RYT500). She has taught yoga around the world and offered workshops at hospitals and community centers focused on cognition and well-being.
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