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Mum's struggling to move her body or respond to simple requests
Andrew was warned to expect sudden deteriorations in Mum's condition. She has mixed dementia - Alzheimer's and vascular (which is often accompanied by sudden declines). Last week she began to really struggle with eating, particularly swallowing. This week he talks about the problems she's having moving, eg telling her body to get up, and responding to simple requests. Mum and Me: The Dementia Diary was originally broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio Leeds.
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Mum and Me: The Dementia Diary
Andrew Edwards shares his diary in an unfolding story about his Mum, who has dementia
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