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Watch: Dad With Alzheimer's Gets Emotional Over Daughter's Tattoo

The video shared on Instagram opens up with Isabel informing her father that she got a tattoo and it is dedicated to him. The tattoo on Isabel's arm has waves and numbers.

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Nothing beats a joyful moment between a father and daughter. We keep coming across heartwarming videos of fathers and daughters, reflecting their inseparable bond. This recent video also has similar emotions to deliver, which probably will make you feel emotional and remember the bond you share with your parents. The video is about a college girl and a father who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and their beautiful bond. 
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A college student identified Isabel got a tattoo for her father after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The video shared on Instagram opens up with Isabel informing her father that she got a tattoo and it is dedicated to him. The tattoo on Isabel's arm has waves and numbers. While explaining the tattoo to her father, she points out at number 52 on her arms and says, "It is the birth year you were born in and two waves, one's you and one's me."

Daughter's Tattoo For Dad With Alzheimer's 

Isabel designed the tattoo one day at her school and finally decided to get tattooed. She also hopes her mother can get a matching version of this tattoo. In the video, while explaining the logic behind two waves, she said this is because "you like waves."  The waves in Isabel's tattoo symbolise her and her dad and their memories of sailing together. On hearing this, the father broke into tears and hugged her lovingly. She did this tattoo so that memory never fades, and every time he looks at it and remembers the love between them.

The caption read- "Her dad received an Alzheimer's diagnosis when she was just 17. It's been difficult, to say the least. One day in class, she designed a tattoo... 2 waves to symbolise her and her dad... and their memories of sailing together. His fatherly love will never fade."

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The heart-melting video has gone viral, receiving 3.9 million views. Many soon started pouring their relatable stories into the comment section. 

A user said, "As memories fade, energy stays. Long after my Mum forgot who I was, she still knew I was someone who loved her. This is a beautiful video. I hope his progression is slow and she has her Dad for many more years to come." Another user praised Isabel for being so empathetic and said, "Her Dad is very lucky to be surrounded by such love. And this sweet young lady- losing her Dad a bit at a time. Heartbreaking."


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