Many thanks Eugene and Venantius for your kind words and advice. Yes, Venantius, I do play many of her favourite tunes and not long ago, with the help of a cousin and good friend, recorded(on CD) many old favourites in which I sing(I've always loved singing and used to be an admirer of old Bing Crosby! Her favourite Konkani song was 'Thamde Rosa tuje polle" sadly, she can't join me in singing any longer since, in addition to her dementia, she has this 'dropped neck syndrome' meaning she can't raise her neck up or down or even sideways. Painful to see her struggle to eat, drink or even sleep in this awkward position. My only consolation lies in the fact that there are many around the world, much younger than us, who are going through far difficult times. We have a lot to be thankful for. Once again - I thank you for your kind words.
Mervyn Maciel