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CWR,3 mins

Alex & Terry - The golden years are tarnished

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Terry is a retired police officer and has been married to wife Dot for 46 years. Ten years ago Dot had her first small stroke, in April 2017 she had another leaving her with very little mobility and communication. Alex is their youngest child and is a part-time outreach worker, he still lives at home to help Terry care for Dot. Produced by Siobhán Harrison

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