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Andrew arrives at his Mum's house to the sharp smell of urine and hyacinths. Carolyn has double incontinence and the breakfast carers have already put a wash on after getting her up and dressed. But a damp pillow still needs to be cleaned. Mum's friend Anne always brings her flowers. This week's offering is bulbs waiting to burst into bloom on the window ledge, which explains the smell. She tells Andrew, when he thanks her, that the pleasure of seeing Mum's smile makes it all worthwhile. Meanwhile, at this stage in her dementia, Mum sipping juice through a straw - while her son holds the cup - feels like a big deal. Mum and Me: The Dementia Diary was originally broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio Leeds.