article_snippet: Former trailblazing model and restaurateur Barbara Smith is opening up about Barbara battle with Alzheimer's in a new interview.
article_snippet: Barbara 'B' Smith, 65, is opening up about Barbara battle with Alzheimer's in an interview with Today .
article_snippet: At risk: Smith, who is battling Alzheimer's, was on her way to her home in Sag Harbor, Long island, but got off 10 miles away in Southampton .
article_snippet: The famed entrepreneur and entertainer opened up about her battle with severe dementia in June .
article_snippet: In June, Smith sat down for an interview with CBS News to talk about Smith battle with Alzheimer's - a severe form of dementia marked by the loss of memory and other abilities, which gets worse over time.
article_snippet: Even with Alzheimer’s, I think that things are gonna work out,' Smith said at the time. '
article_snippet: Smith was diagnosed with the illness in October 2013 after more than four years of suffering from dementia symptoms.
highlights_snippet: Barbara 'B' Smith, 65, is opening up about Barbara battle with Alzheimer's in an interview with Today .
  