As part of his course he needed to create a product and the experience sparked an idea that could help Pat get the fluids she needed. “I started speaking with ­psychologists and realised that not drinking enough was a massive issue affecting people with dementia,” says Lewis. “It turns out some don’t feel thirst, others don’t recognise cups or have the dexterity to use them. It is thought that by 2050, two million people will be living with dementia, making ­innovation in this area vital. Sadly, Grandma Pat died of coronavirus in April, aged 83, but she will live on through the products.

Source: Daily Mirror October 05, 2020 21:09 UTC