#5 Dementia: A Scent That Woke Mum's Memory

07/09/2025 12 min Episodio 5

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Episode Synopsis

Sound • Scent • Shade • Presence •It was just an ordinary morning.My mother didn’t want to get up — not even to begin the day. But then a scent — one drop of mandarin essential oil — brought something unexpected: a smile, a word, a memory.In this episode, I reflect on how scent can meet someone where they are — gently, without pressure — and how healing sometimes lives in the simplest gestures, even in the fog of dementia.If you'd like to share your thoughts or reflections, I'd be glad to hear from you.🌐 Find out more: healpod.annayfantidis.com