Andrew Edwards shares his diary in an unfolding story about his Mum, who has dementia. Originally broadcast on 成人论坛 Radio Leeds.
Mum has another dementia episode, but recovers to enjoy a visit from Andrew's daughter
The carers are surprised to find Mum taking an interest in Wimbledon on the television
Andrew reflects on Mum's life with dementia on the first anniversary of a big seizure
Andrew introduces Mum to a new pet - an animatronic cat called Trixie
Son Andrew talks about his Mum's problems with eating, walking and communicating
Mum's body and mind have difficulty standing up. Is it a sign of what's to come?
Andrew talks about life's simple pleasures (after sorting out Mum's incontinence pants)
Andrew gets the wheelchair out to take Mum for a walk in the spring sunshine
Mum's face lights up when Andrew shows her photos of his daughter, who's 21 this week
A happier week as Andrew gets Mum out of the house again
"I can't pretend I'm finding this week's visit to Mum's at all easy ..."
Andrew talks about making Mum's trip to the park a sensory experience
Andrew pushes Mum down to the park for an afternoon in the sun
Andrew reflects on the role technology plays in letting Mum live in her own home
Andrew takes advantage of the warm spring weather to give Mum an afternoon outing
Andrew gets positive results using very short sentences when speaking to Mum
Andrew sees a carer help Mum with her exercises and gets a confidence boost from another
Andrew takes a journey through the decades after completing the census for his Mum
Andrew's feeling a bit low until the lunchtime carers arrive and discuss DIY hairdos!
Music plays a big part in Andrew helping Mum access her memories
Andrew talks about what 'keeping Mum on track' really means
Andrew's keen to give Mum a change of scene, but worries about her safety in the snow
Andrew talks about a lonely day when Mum sleeps a lot and says very little
Mum needs extra care and has a capacity assessment with a social worker
