Beyond the Actor: Why Brandon Claybon is Passionate about Alzheimer’s Advocacy

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Thank you for watching this special episode during National Family Caregivers Month! We are usually bi-weekly, but thanks to the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia, we are releasing this bonus episode this month!

In this episode, Actor and Alzheimer's Advocate Brandon Claybon joins us at the Alzheimer's Association offices in North Georgia, to unpack his story. He speaks with us about how Alzheimer’s touched both sides of his family, what he learned as a ten-year-old watching elders change, and why his purpose goes far beyond the screen.

Brandon also talks about carrying light for his community, the accountability that keeps him grounded, and the practical ways a tight-knit family can share care without losing dignity in the process.

We also explore the grief of lost recipes and why recording family culture is important. Brandon shares how he protects his energy with rest and travel, and why intuition can save caregivers time, pain, and frustration.

For teens and young adults stepping in to help, there’s clear guidance here: tune in for more. You may also watch the visual version on    / @parentingup  .

If this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a village today. Your support helps amplify Alzheimer’s awareness, fuel research, and keep these stories—and solutions—within reach.

To join the fight to end Alzheimer's and to donate, visit alz.org/georgia.

For more information on Brandon, visit brandonclaybon.com and follow him @BrandonClaybon.

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