No surprise and lasting anger: families of people who died in care homes react to Covid inquiry report
Eva and Eric had been married for more than 60 years when her dementia and his increased frailty meant they needed separate residential support.
The Guardian reports: Eva and Eric had been married for more than 60 years when her dementia and his increased frailty meant they needed separate residential support.
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