He visits his wife with Alzheimer’s every day: “When she sees me, she is filled with joy” | the Chronicle

Xavier and Carmen have been together for 66 years, They overcame many situations and none succeeded in separating them, not even illness. The couple gained notoriety when Spanish TV reported that they were living in a residence because she had Alzheimer’s disease and that he, barely 90, would visit her every day for four years, even during Covid-19.

Carmen is in a residence located Barcelona because his illness has advanced, she cannot speak and therefore cannot ask for help if there is a problem. Xavier made the decision to host him there because at his home “She fell several times, I heard the blow but I didn’t hear her complain”, he provided the Cuatro al Día channel.

For four years that go see her every day, but since the pandemic started last year, man had to adapt to the restrictions. Visits cannot be made in person, therefore when he reaches the center, he sees his wife through an outside window.

Although the woman doesn’t remember many of their memories together, Xavier assures us that she is happy when he goes to see her: “He loves me very much, when he sees me his face is happy.”

Across the window he waves his hand and “it seems he is laughing”, he counted very excited. “Do you love me, Carmen?” I love you a lot, you know that ”is one of the questions he asks his wife every day.

“She will forget me, but As long as I have a hint of knowledge, I won’t forget it. I wouldn’t change it for anyone “, Xavier has finished.