Running from the Truth

A fuzzy picture of runners. I'm trying to recapture the fuzziness in the former runner's eyes as he tries to remember

If your Truth differs from mine, is it worth fighting about? What can dementia teach us?

Taking the Plunge

Two figures, a male and a female, viewed from a distance, seen going into the sea together — they're up to their knees in the water. The sea is an azure blue, with small waves breaking just in front of the two figures

There’s excitement in the air, as our stories of love and dementia both take a new twist.

Coming Out

A hand is opening a red curtain to the world

How Alan went public with Lena’s dementia diagnosis — and how she reacted.

Being Normal

Schoolchildren country dancing in a big circle during the St George's Day celebrations outside the old Stockport Market Hall.

With dementia, the one thing you want to forget is that you have dementia.

Sharing the present

Lena is leaning back against our black hire-car on a sunny morning, ready for the journey. Her arms are raised on the car to embrace the sun

Dementia made it difficult to share the past with Lena. But sharing the present was still precious.

Wiggling on Windermere

In two separate shots, Alan rowing, and then Lena, perched up on the stern seat. The waters of the lake and slate-blue and rippling gently. The mountains sit behind.

Dementia doesn’t necessarily mean the end of adventure. This short story recaptures a memorable day.