Final good bye

 Dementia-Ben and Boon.

An octogenarian with Dementia, abandoned by her daughter and son-in-law, took her last breath on a bed in a home for seniors, clinging to a soft toy to her heart. The other companion was the classical music playing on her television. Before handing over to the undertaker, the dead body was cleaned and washed by two senior carers and finally handed over to an undertaker. The lady who lived in that home for a decade left the place without a whisper or a whimper. Although it was an unfortunate event, carers and their superiors are always prepared for such an event.

The concept of accommodation for seniors originated in the Middle Ages in northern Europe and is now a thriving global industry. It is a home where the elderly get medical care, food, and shelter. Finances are often taken care of by the state and their lifelong savings. The system seems perfect for upholding the independence and freedom of these vulnerable people. The residents living in Dementia care mostly lost their decision-making capacity; the state, social care institutes, and the home make most of their decisions. So their voices get lost, and they doubt themselves.  

Even though the cure for Dementia is still far from reality, for patients, it's a boon. This disease has made them numb to the pangs of loneliness, staying far away from loved ones, and memories of their own home, where they have spent their womanhood. Here, they start afresh for one last time and wait for their final call. Dimensia has made this purposeless life easy, allowing them to escape the world, hugging the softness of their hearts.