Geoff, 85, used to play for his local club and told staff it was his wish to play again
A care home resident in Derbyshire has returned to playing football despite being diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Geoff, 85, used to play for his local club and told staff at Milford House in Belper it was his wish to play again.The home said Geoff was now more mobile and had a noticeably improved physical and mental wellbeing.As an ex-footballer for his local team, football had always been Geoff's love in life, his family said.After a few months of living at the home, staff there introduced a scheme where residents were encouraged to pick one wish and the workers there could help make it come true.
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