When Paul Furness stood by his wife, Nicola Furness, during her breast cancer battle and double mastectomy a decade ago, the pair thought they had conquered their greatest obstacle.

Tragically, an even more formidable challenge lay ahead - one that Paul describes as "the battle they're not going to win".

Nicola received a Young Onset Alzheimer's diagnosis two years ago in July 2023, aged just 56, and in a candidly honest conversation to boost awareness, Paul exclusively shared with the Mirror how reality truly appears for a husband-turned-carer.

Paul, who resides in Beverley, East Yorkshire, initially observed Nicola's memory lapses and bewilderment in 2019, beginning as minor incidents at first.

"She'd make a cup of tea but just pour in the hot water then walk away and leave it," repo

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