and what strikes you is the speed of decline, 18 months from an initial fall to death.

But the overriding impression is the sheer helplessness of anyone to do anything. Morphine patches and making her comfortable were the only things the well meaning medical staff could offer.

Makes you realise how lucky we PD'ers are to have drugs to complain about the side effects.

Farewell Stephen, no-one should have to suffer the trials you endured.

Aftermathman.