Husband in Iowa decorates entire street for wife’s Christmas joy

John Reichart transforms his street into a winter wonderland for his wife Joan, who has Alzheimer’s.

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His wife, Joan, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's four years ago and since then, her husband, a marine veteran, has focused on creating meaningful memories for her.

"If it wasn't for my wife, I don't know if I would've done it," Mr Reichart told the BBC's US news partner, CBS. "But she wanted Christmas, so I'd give it to her. I'd do anything to make her happy."

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