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Man travels Europe in motorhome with wife who has Alzheimer's

25.02.2026 21:14 1 min 1 source

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Dutchman Hans is touring Europe in a motorhome with his wife Wil, who has Alzheimer's disease. He has refused to put her in a nursing home, stating that caring for her is his duty. Their journey is documented in a film broadcast by Dutch broadcaster MAX.

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Man travels Europe in motorhome with wife who has Alzheimer's

Dutchman Hans is touring Europe in a motorhome with his wife Wil, who has Alzheimer's disease. He has refused to put her in a nursing home, stating th...

25.02.2026 Metronieuws.nl NLD

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