Legendary actor Danny Glover has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for multiple years. In a recent interview, Glover, 79, and his family spoke about what life is like now and why he decided to publicly share his diagnosis.

Glover’s Decision to Share His Diagnosis

Glover is one of more than 7 million Americans over age 65 living with Alzheimer’s disease. He feels that with a strong family behind him, he has the support to face the incurable brain disorder. Glover’s daughter, Mandisa, believes that it’s essential for her father to have control of his own narrative and life story.

The Alzheimer’s Association is working with Glover to raise awareness about the disease. Simple actions like staying physically active, managing blood pressure and diabetes, getting quality sleep, and staying socially connected can be crucial in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Early detection can make a difference, as cognitive decline can start up to 15 years before a dementia diagnosis.

Glover’s Life and Career

Glover has had a successful acting career, with over 170 credits across film and television. He is known for his dramatic work in films like “Places in the Heart” and “The Color Purple.” Glover started a production company to develop and fund socially conscious, politically relevant films from underserved communities around the world.

Glover has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including working as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Program and UNICEF. He was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2021 Academy Awards.

Despite his condition, Glover is still active, attending events and engaging with his community in his native San Francisco. He believes that art can be a way of looking at the world and that justice is our collective responsibility.

Original reporting: NBC Connecticut (Hartford) — read the source article.