Get inspired and awed by notable celebrity caregivers

* MARCIA GAY HARDEN En español | The Oscar-winning actress helps take care of her mom, Beverly Bushfield Harden, who has Alzheimer’s disease. She’s now writing a memoir that she describes as

a "lyrical , loving homage" to her mother. 1 of 10 * DAN GASBY Gasby is caring for his wife, acclaimed restaurateur B. Smith, who has Alzheimer’s. He’s called it “definitely the

hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life.” They collaborated on their 2016 book, _Before I Forget:_ _Love, Hope, Help, and Acceptance in Our Fight Against Alzheimer's_. 2 of 10 * QUEEN

LATIFAH The actress’s mom, Rita Owens, has lived with chronic heart failure for many years, with Queen Latifah helping her manage her care. The duo has worked with the American Heart

Association to raise awareness about the condition.             3 of 10 * AMY GRANT The country singer’s father, Burton Grant, has debilitating dementia. She’s said that she and her three

sisters are a caregiving team. “My advice to every family going through this is to talk honestly with each other.”  4 of 10 * FRANK LANGELLA The actor received a 2016 Tony Award for his star

turn in _The Father_, a play about a man battling dementia. Langella has said that his family cares for his brother, Andy, who has the condition and gave him insight into the role.   5 of

10 * LIZ HERNANDEZ The _Access Hollywood_ host’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a few years ago and now needs 24-hour care. Hernandez, an advocate for Alzheimer’s patients, has said

that she or another family member checks in with her mom every day. 6 of 10 * BLAIR UNDERWOOD The _L.A. Law_ star’s mom, Marilyn, has multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair. When Underwood

played a wheelchair-bound detective in the 2013 TV show _Ironside,_ he described it as “kind of a tribute to her.” He helps his father care for her.               7 of 10 * LOUISE PENNY The

best-selling mystery writer cares for her husband, Michael, a former scientist and professor of medicine who has dementia. She’s spoken eloquently and lovingly about his condition and her

own conflicting emotions. 8 of 10 * VICTOR MANUELLE The hit-making salsa singer’s father, Victor, has Alzheimer’s. Manuelle dedicated the song _“Algo Le Pasa a Mi Héroe” (Something’s Wrong

With My Hero)_ to him and has discussed the challenges families face when a loved one has dementia. 9 of 10 * MORE HOME & FAMILY SLIDESHOWS * 18 MAY-DECEMBER CELEBRITY MARRIAGES * 10

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