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Sir Alex Ferguson Says Brother Martin Is Living With Dementia in Candid BBC Interview

He highlights daily check-ins with his brother alongside advocacy for music-based dementia care.

Overview

  • Ferguson said Martin recognizes him but that his memory is "not great" and the situation stays on his mind constantly.
  • He tries to phone his brother each day and urges him to write things down, acknowledging he sometimes misses calls when busy.
  • The 83-year-old, 84 in December, voiced concern about his own memory and said he keeps mentally active with crosswords, reading and singing.
  • He described moving next door to his son after Lady Cathy's 2023 death and taking international trips, including to Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Bahrain.
  • Ferguson reiterated his support for dementia initiatives such as Playlist for Life, linking his personal experience to broader awareness efforts.