Alex Lerner, left, and B. Smith share a moment as B. Drinks tea in their East Hampton home on Long Island, New York, on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Photo by Karsten Moran for The Washington Post via Getty Images

January 9, 2018 – East Hampton, NY : Alex Lerner, left, and B. Smith share a moment as B. Drinks tea in their East Hampton home on Long Island, New York, on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Early onset Alzheimer’s robbed B. Smith — the former model, publisher, and restauranteur — of her career, along with her memory. Today, she is cared for by her daughter, Dana Gasby, husband Dan Gasby, and her husband’s girlfriend Alex Lerner — none of whom she recognizes. CREDIT: Karsten Moran for The Washington Post via Getty Images