Ellen knew they needed to make adaptations to their home and to prepare for Terry’s condition to worsen over time. <\/p>\n
The family put in handrails and floor lighting, but he still suffered a lot of falls in the following years. <\/p>\n
His memory, though, stayed intact. <\/p>\n
“Terry always knew who I was,” Ellen said. “He was even able to tease and make jokes with my brother about football the weekend before he went into hospital for the last time.”<\/p>\n
Terry died in 2025. <\/p>\n
Since his death, Ellen has taken up volunteering on the board of the Dementia Carers Matter charity – something that has given her great comfort. <\/p>\n
“Caring nearly broke me,” she said, “but I’ve also found solace in walking and playing music.<\/p>\n
“My dad played trombone and when I took Terry to a Christmas concert in Blackpool during his illness and heard a cornet solo, it moved me to tears. <\/p>\n
“I was inspired to return to music myself after many years and now play trombone in my local brass band. <\/p>\n
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