Dementia UK
Mum was a very gentle and empathic person. Family was very important to her. She was a nurse for most of her career and always looked after her own health. I followed in her footsteps and became a nurse, later specialising in palliative care. Mum was shy and sometimes lacked confidence. But over the course of her life, she really came out of her shell. Later in life, Mum loved singing and was part of a choir. She used to hide at the back, but I encouraged her to move to the front and sing out.
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