I visited my mum in her dementia care home last weekend, and the best word I think to describe it is sad. Sad that she is living out the very thing she always said she did not want. Sad that she didn’t know who I was (although recognised a friendly face). Sad that she did not recognise her grandchildren in the photos I showed her. However, she was clean, smartly dressed and obviously being looked after, so I am thankful for that. It brought into focus again why I am so passionate about the benefits of healthy living. I want to stack the odds in my favour to avoid what has happened to her.
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