Jan 01
Even going to bed at night can prove difficult for those people that have problems climbing stairs. A stairlift can be the answer, but it can be expensive and not everyone can afford one. For this final image I had the idea of photographing the stairlift to show how going to bed can need assistance. …
Jan 01
Evening television is part of many people’s daily routine and for most the remote control is a convenience, but for some older people it is essential. For this photo I wanted to show that an everyday object, which is a convenience and taken for granted by most of us, is essential for people with mobility …
Jan 01
There is no escape from the volume of medication needed to get through the day This image is intended to reinforce the message of the dominant role that medication plays in the everyday life of some people. It is very different from the sort of image that I had planned for this part of the …
Jan 01
If you are older and have difficulty walking then help is needed to cover even the shortest of distances. This image evolved over time. Initially I had the idea of close ups of walking aids, such as walking sticks and a walking frame. I tried a couple of photos of these, trying to concentrate on …
Jan 01
Recent reductions in local authority funding have seen reductions to or even the complete withdrawal of the Meals on Wheels service in some areas. I originally thought of portraying this with a frozen ready-meal on a plate as an indication of what might replace the Meals on Wheels. But then I gave a bit more …
Jan 01
The older you are or the greater your disability, the more you need to read about, or obtain help for it. Many people read the newspaper after breakfast, particularly if you are retired. When you are dealing with people with disabilities and trying to make arrangements for their care then there is a huge …
Jan 01
Medicines, and a lot of them, are part of the daily routine. I was staggered by the volume of medicines prescribed for my father in law; his repeat prescription list alone runs to three pages never mind any one-off prescriptions for transient ailments. I wanted to express this within an image (as well as …
Jan 01
Some people need help with the most basic functions. The purpose of this photo is to show that even the most basic of human functions can be difficult for some people. Help is needed not just with getting on and off the toilet but also sometimes medication is needed. I wanted to show the aid …
Jan 01
This is a story of the difficulties faced by elderly and disabled people in their everyday life. I wanted to start with a still life showing the things that were important to my elderly relatives or have influenced their life, but that also gave a sense of time passing and mortality. My initial list of …
Jan 01
Cover photo – Still life showing all the things important to life, but also sense of time passing and of mortality. To include medicines, disabled pass, fruit, clock/calendar. On natural wooden background with strong sidelight to suggest setting sun Morning 1st thing – Want a bleak, simple shot that shows how even the most basic …