'Saddest-photo' couple reunited after being forced apart

An elderly couple forced to live apart against their wisheshas been reunited at a Surrey, B.C. facility.

Wolfram Gottschalkhas been moved into the sameseniors' care home where hiswife Anita is living, nine months after they were separated.

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Married for 62 years, thecouple's story led to anoutpouring of support and outrage after their granddaughter posted a heartbreaking photo of them crying during a visit.

The Gottschalk family released a statement thanking the local health authority,Fraser Health, and "everyone around the world."

"Thursday, our family joyfully witnessed the reunification of Wolfram and Anita Gottschalk,"the statement read.

"The reunion saw tears of joy for all involved. They can now be under the same roof for their remaining years."

Wolfram, 83, washospitalizedin January and subsequently moved to theYale Road Centre in North Surrey, a transitional residential care facility located 30 minutes' drivefrom his home.

In July, Anita, 81,moved into an assisted living facility. BecauseWolfram suffers fromdementia and lymphoma he requiresa higher level of care than his wife, which made it it difficult tofinda place where the couple could live together.