B. Smith says she is “doing great” while living with Alzheimer’s

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September 30, 2015
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B. Smith says she is “doing great” while living with Alzheimer’s
Model, author, restaurateur and former TV host B. Smith, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's four years ago, says that while the disease has taken a toll, she is “doing great.” Smith is hoping that she and her husband, Dan Gasby, can shine a spotlight on the daily challenges faced by caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s.

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