Adam Interviews: Greg O’Brien, Alzheimer’s patient and author, in Rochester
James McCarthy
James McCarthy
Sports Reporter · Rochester, NY
A lifelong Rochester resident, James earned his degree in Journalism from SUNY Brockport. He has spent the last eight years reporting on the Rochester Red Wings and other local teams for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, bringing passion and detailed insights to his coverage.
More from James →Sports Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 9:42 PM · 1 min read
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Have You Heard About Greg? It’s a question and the title of a PBS documentary that explores the medical journey of Greg O’Brien, an investigative journalist who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 59. O’Brien made himself the story, hoping a public account of his decline would drive [...]