During a heartfelt radio conversation with a listener about Alzheimer’s, 3FM DJ Frank van der Lende became visibly overcome with emotion.
The listener recounted her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, who has since passed away. Frank struggled to hold back tears as she shared a poignant memory of shopping with her mother.
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This story hit close to home for the DJ, whose own father lives with Alzheimer’s. “Yes, sorry,” he managed to say, his voice breaking as emotions welled up. The listener and co-host Eva were equally moved, unable to hold back their tears.
