Andrew Edwards shares his diary in an unfolding story about his Mum, who has dementia. Originally broadcast on 成人快手 Radio Leeds.
Mum's life and her dementia journey are over - she dies in her sleep at home
As Mum's condition worsens, a GP writes a prescription for end of life medicines
Mum spends the week in bed, as her son talks about respecting people living with dementia
Two calls in a week about Mum's health underline to Andrew the importance of good care
Covid's back on the agenda - son Andrew's ill in Leeds, but Mum's safe at home in Hull
The old Mum is back, briefly, in a single sentence to a carer: 'Put it on the mat!'
Son Andrew is touched when Mum says 'thank you' after he feeds her a bowl of tomato soup
Andrew's worried as new council contracts mean Mum's care company looks set to change
In Dementia Action Week Andrew talks about how Mum's haircuts mirror her deterioration
Andrew looks at what's catching Mum's eye - from flowers and cards to a checked napkin
Andrew marvels at the brain as, despite late stage dementia, Mum thanks her carers
A supermarket shop and a service for Mum's boiler lead to conversations about dementia
Andrew talks about the cruelty of dementia as Mum turns 86, unaware of her birthday
Carolyn avidly watches animal programmes and enjoys son Andrew reading her a noisy story!
A visit for Mum - and freesias - from Andrew's partner, who's rewarded with lovely smiles
Andrew talks about choosing to spend Mother's Day with his immediate family, not Mum
Andrew discovers three diaries from the time Mum got married, but leaves them unopened
After a difficult few weeks, son Andrew is cheered by Mum's friend Sue bringing daffodils
"I think the mental toll this takes is probably something that needs talking about"
Son Andrew celebrates the acts of kindness which make a huge difference to Mum's life
How Mum sipping a cup of juice through a straw feels like a big deal
Son Andrew makes progress, looking at ways to make sure his Mum Carolyn keeps on eating
Mum's false teeth are now so loose that she's struggling even to eat pur茅ed food
As Mum's dementia gets worse, a friend's visit brings comfort for her and son Andrew
