Not Stan Green. The kind-hearted 82-year-old cares tirelessly for his beloved wife Betty, who suffers from Alzheimer's, because he couldn't bear to be parted from her if she went into a home.

While he does get a helping hand from carers from Carewatch, who come in four times a day to get Betty up, put her to bed and keep the sheets clean and fresh inbetween, Stan often acts as an assistant to the district nurse if two people are required for a task.

Caring for someone with the heartbreaking condition is a round-the-clock task, and when the carers, leave, Stan, of Queens Road, Old Fletton, Peterborough, takes over – despite battling ill-health himself.

To recognise Mr Green's outstanding dedication, his proud daughter Sue Elliott has nominated him for Pride in Peterborough Carer of the Year award.

She said: "At the grand old age of 82 he is the full time carer for his wife of 58 years, my mum, Betty.

"Betty suffers from Alzheimer's and anyone who has cared for a person with this terrible ailment will understand how hard a task it is.

"It is a 24 hours a day job and Stan will not consider Betty going into care although it is taking a toll on his own health.

"He is dedicated to Betty till death do they part."

After being the one who was looked after during their long and happy marriage, Stan has now had to learn to cook, clean and shop.

He does this all without complaint, although he is usually exhausted both physically and emotionally.

Sue, from Farcet, near Peterborough said: "No one can imagine how hard it must be when the lady you have loved for 60 years cannot even remember who you are.

"He manages to get out once a week to bowling and also to do his shopping if family members or a sitting service are available.

"My Dad is a lovely humble man – everyone that knows him loves his great sense of humour, his generosity and kindness.

"He is always there for his family and we all try to be there for him although we pale in comparison to his strength and commitment.

"He would be thrilled to be chosen as Carer of the Year, not just for himself but the hundreds of others in the same situation who are worth their weight in gold."