As he celebrated a huge accomplishment with an unseen photo, former This Morning boss Martin Frizell updated his wife Fiona Phillips about her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell has shared a heartwarming update on the former GMTV host amid her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The presenter, 64, was diagnosed with the progressive brain disorder in 2022.
Since then, former This Morning boss Martin has been by her side caring for her. He has continued to share updates on Fiona and last month the couple released Fiona’s book Remember When: My Life With Alzheimer’s.
With their book currently sitting at number four on the prestigious Sunday Times Bestsellers’ List, Martin has celebrated a significant accomplishment. He took the time to update his followers on Fiona’s status and.
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She thanked everyone who showed an interest in her story, saying, “She really feels lighter now,” Martin said. “I want to thank all the people who have contributed to my stories.”
Fiona beaming at the camera as Martin explained his choice: “I attach my favorite photo of her from a TV location shoot and it shows what a force of life and vitality she had.”
He added that when the two of them listen to The Police together, they frequently sat together to look through their photo albums. In a conversation with the Loose Women earlier this month, Martin shared an emotional update on Fiona’s condition.
The good news is that her mood has improved, according to Martin. Not so much in terms of Alzheimer’s disease as having better appetite and sleep.
After receiving her new anti-depressant, Martin continued to claim that her wife has “less confusion.”
She’s in a much better place now than she was a few weeks ago, he continued. He did point out that his wife gets frustrated while watching TV, and that she is now unable to do the on-screen acting she has always loved.
He claimed that Fiona’s frustration is her current main issue with her Alzheimer’s. She’ll watch TV and become irritated that she’s not working.
She’ll become enthralled or afraid after thinking about it. A fearless woman was this. She accomplished this for decades. He said it’s terrible to see her in that anxious state right now. As such, Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease.
She’s still very much with us and sharp as a tack, Martin added, adding to a happier note. Fiona was described as the “nicest person I’ve ever met” by Martin when he met her while working at GMTV in the 1990s, and she continues to do so today.
Mackenzie and Nathaniel, both sons of Fiona’s and Martin’s sons, are doing great, according to Martin.
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Dementia UK.
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Source: Mirror
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