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An enduring love born amidst early Alzheimer's

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By Von Diaz

Published October 24, 2025 at 3:37 AM EDT

Joanna Fix and Forrest Fix of Colorado Springs talk about living with Alzheimer's disease. They say it's all about learning how to live with it, not die from it.

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