The Cardinal at North Hills, a premier senior living community in The Triangle, was pleased to host Kim Campbell, Alzheimer’s caregiver and wife of country music legend Glen Campbell, who passed away last year. The winner of a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Glen Campbell was the first country music star to cross over to the pop charts, creating new musical opportunities for future country musicians. When he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2011, he and his family decided to go public with their battle against the disease in hopes of raising awareness. Now, Kim travels the country to shed light on their experience, provide tips and inspire hope.

“Being a caregiver for someone you love is unpredictable, challenging and deeply emotional,” said Tom Ford, executive director of The Cardinal at North Hills. “Wanting to raise awareness about the difficulties that caregivers face daily, we decided to welcome Kim to our community. She is a compelling advocate for Alzheimer’s care. She shared details of her experience, answered questions, and offered insight into the realities of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. We were honored to have her as a guest speaker and believe everyone left feeling enlightened.”

Kim Campbell is the Founder of CareLiving.org. She is a member of the Patient/Caregiver Advisory Council for the Alzheimer's and Dementia Patient/Caregiver Powered Research Network (AD-PCPRN), and sits on the board of Abe’s Garden, a memory care community dedicated to providing and elevating the quality of the full spectrum of memory care for those with Alzheimer’s in association with the Vanderbilt Center for Quality Aging (ACQA). She was married to country and pop star Glen Campbell for 34 years until his passing in August of 2017. Battling Alzheimer’s was the most challenging thing Kim and her family faced during the course of Glen’s life. Once the news went public, the family produced an Academy Award-nominated documentary called “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me,” which spotlighted the family’s story.