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Zelik Bocknek: A 90-year-old Skier on Living an Active Life With Alzheimer’s
04 Feb 2025
This podcast is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. Learn more about Journey to Diagnosis: https://www.beingpatient.com/journey-to-diagnosis/ Zelik “Zel” Bocknek joined Being Patient Live Talks with his wife, Gail Bocknek, to discuss his experience with diagnosis and living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Zel, a retired business owner, started experiencing memory problems at age 84. He was later diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and is passionate about sharing his experience with diagnosis and living with the disease with others. He also participated in the lecanemab clinical trial and spoke about his experience with Maria Shriver on the TODAY show. Now 90, he continues taking the medication and enjoys downhill skiing, painting, and volunteering at the Toronto Zoo. Zel and Gail have lived in Toronto, Canada, for 60 years. They love to spend time with their three children and six grandchildren.
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