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Didn't know where to write this, didn't seem right in smile or gripe of the day threads.

My mum passed away yesterday, after losing her battle with dementia and a bout of pneumonia in November, which really did the damage.

My gripe is dementia, I hadn't had rational conversation with her since last February and to see the deterioration in her was something quite horrible. At least she wasn't in any pain that we could tell, her body and mind were just worn out.

My smile, the care and compassionate treatment that she received in the care home was quite remarkable, and from care nurses who only get the minimum wage.

Sad that this happened, but I'm glad that it's ended, which sounds wrong in a way?

85 wasn't a bad innings, for someone who was still smoking occasionally until last December!