For the past year Gregor Timlin has been working with Bupa and the Helen Hamlyn Centre to improve the quality of dining for older people with dementia in care.

The ability to eat and drink with dignity and independence is often taken for granted, yet is a key indicator of quality of life for care home residents. This project aims to improve this experience by designing tools to help maintain eating skills for longer and by creating architectural features such as light fittings which compensate for disabilities common to ageing.

This film outlines the progress of the project to date.