Famous Caregivers Who Inspire the Caregivers of Today

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As the nation mourns the loss of First Lady Nancy Reagan, we are reminded of how her life served as an inspiration to American caregivers.  After leaving the White House, Nancy Reagan’s husband, President Ronald Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and she became his caregiver.  Throughout her caregiving journey, she worked to spread awareness about both Alzheimer’s disease and about being a family caregiver.  As a loyal family caregiver and advocate for Alzheimer’s research, Nancy Reagan inspired and continues to inspire many caregivers who face the same challenges that she did.  The former First Lady gave family caregiving a famous face and let caregivers know that they are not alone.  She led the way for caregivers who desired to open up and share their experiences with others and shed light on the life situation that is very real for so many in the United States today.  Now, many other people in the public eye have shared their experiences with caregiving and have become an inspiration for the many Americans who care for loved ones.  Here are a just a few of them:

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston is the star of several popular television shows, making his face recognizable and well-known.  What many people don’t know about him, however, is that he cared for his mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and he has become an Alzheimer’s disease research advocate.

Rosalynn Carter

Another former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter, began her life of caregiving at just 12 years old when her father was diagnosed with leukemia.  She since founded the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving which provides support, education, and advocacy for caregivers all over the world.

Patrick Dempsey

Another famous television star, Patrick Dempsey cared for his mother who suffered from ovarian cancer.  He also founded The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing to support and educate all people who are affected by cancer.

Rob Lowe

In addition to being a television and movie star, Rob Lowe is an advocate for male caregivers.  He cared for his father during his cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy.

Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete, an actress, has the experience of caregiving for both a parent and a child.  She has served as caregiver for her father with Parkinson’s disease and her son with autism.  Her HollyRod Foundation provides support for families affected by Parkinson’s disease and autism.

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Sources:   http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2016/03/07/nancy-reagans-caregiving-legacy/#5831119e23c3