Renewing wedding vows is always a special event. And the tears began to flow as Norman Corfield watched his bride of 64 years, Catherine, walk down the aisle at Emerald Place Memory Care to the sounds of a violinist playing the traditional wedding march. The Corfields were joined by Ann and Barrett Feeney, who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
For individuals living with dementia, powerful moments like this can spark a cherished memory often reflected in an instant change of expression in the face, usually in the form of a smile or a tear. This was one of those special moments, not only for the couples, but for everyone who shared it with them.
The event was covered in the Chicago Tribune. You can read the article here.