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As a father with Alzheimer's forgets his youngest daughter, there is still intimacy and remembering together over his favorite song... Danny Boy. An intimate portrait of a visit by a daughter to her father in an Alzheimer's nursing home. While he can't remember her name, he remembers his favorite song from years gone by.
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Piece Description
As a father with Alzheimer's forgets his youngest daughter, there is still intimacy and remembering together over his favorite song... Danny Boy. An intimate portrait of a visit by a daughter to her father in an Alzheimer's nursing home. While he can't remember her name, he remembers his favorite song from years gone by.
Intro and Outro
INTRO:While some memories fade, intimacy between a father and daughter lasts forever. Here is a story about a visit between a daughter and her father as they reminisce and share songs.
OUTRO:Independent producer Maeve Conran visited her father Desmond at the Alzheimer nursing home he lives in, in Dublin Ireland.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Boy | Frank Patterson | Ireland's Best Loved Ballads. | Raglan | 1987 | 00:00 |
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