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Dignity in disease

Playing the piano, going for walks and doing household chores are what make Daniel in New York an everyday hero for Alzheimer’s patient Byron O’Connell. Now he’s making a film to encourage those dealing with the disease.

Listen to the report from Laura Postma in New York:

Dignity in disease

Pictures: J.P. Dobrin

The two are the subject of a documentary film

Byron has helped Dan see people differently

More on Daniel Davy’s blog.

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Tuesday 04.12.2012 | 12:48

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elderly, health, illness, New York, US

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