Andrew Edwards shares his diary in an unfolding story about his Mum, who has dementia. Originally broadcast on 成人快手 Radio Leeds.
Son Andrew is cheered by visits from a district nurse and Mum's care supervisor
Andrew's feeling perky on a day when Mum holds a glass herself and drinks through a straw
Carolyn can no longer move without a winch and is struggling with a painful pressure sore
Son Andrew reflects on 2021 and is grateful that Mum's emerged unscathed by Covid-19
Andrew's moved to tears by a photograph of Mum in 1960, given to him by her oldest friend
Son Andrew talks frankly about a difficult week, as Mum returns home from hospital
As Storm Arwen strikes, Mum's taken to A and E after the carers find her unresponsive
Andrew describes a typical day at Mum's tracking down medicines, glasses and food
One of Mum's oldest friends pays a visit, and is rewarded with a smile
A clean bill of health for Mum's new equipment, but son Andrew finds her very sleepy
Andrew talks about his guilt over Mum's care after a conversation with her neighbour
Andrew enjoys the simple pleasures with Mum - tea and one of her favourite LPs
Andrew gets a stark reminder of Mum's deterioration as the home hairdresser arrives
Mum's calm and comfortable at home, after an eventful, difficult few months
The delivery of a hoist means the carers are finally able to get Mum out of bed again
Son Andrew hopes Mum will soon have a hoist and bed rails as her dementia gets worse
Mum's dementia is significantly worse after her recent stay in hospital
Son Andrew's on a mission to get Mum a wheeled commode after her stay in hospital
An emotional Andrew talks about the fact that Mum now has a detailed end-of-life plan
Mum passes her gallstone, doesn't get an infection and prepares to return home
A difficult week for son Andrew after health and house emergencies for Mum
Son Andrew comes to terms with the news that Mum's going to have start living downstairs
Son Andrew has been on holiday in his caravan and, thankfully, all is well with Mum
No sleep for son Andrew after Mum's taken to hospital for a 1am X-ray
