Dennis sits in the living room in his family home. During the early days after leaving hospital Dennis would spend his time sat in his favourite recliner with the television on. he would have occasional moments of lucidity, but as time went on these became few and far between.

After a few months of being back at home Dennis' 'get well soon' cards were taken down and set on a side table in the hallway.

Dennis enjoys a bowl of soup whilst watching tv. in the early days after being discharged from hospital Dennis was able to feed himself. He was only able to eat pureed food as he had suffered partial paralysis from his stroke

A 50th wedding anniversary photo frame sits in the centre of Dennis' trophy cabinet. For many years Dennis was a highly skilled snooker player winning many local prizes.

Dennis' youngest daughter Jane visits him on his last day in the family home before he moved into permanent care.

Family photos hang above the fireplace in Dennis and Ruby's living room.

After spending many months at home receiving care, the difficult decision to have Dennis moved into a care home. Initially intended a short period of respite, Dennis ended up staying in care until he passed away. this was the last time he would ever be in his family home. Ruby moved in with her youngest daughter, Jane, shortly afterwards and the home was put up for sale in order to help to pay for care home costs.

Dennis' daughter Sue helps feed him soup, during one of her visits to his care home.

Ruby takes Dennis into the dining room of his care home. it is one of the only times of the day that he leaves his room and has any significant outside stimulation.

Dennis' daughter Sue spends time talking to Dennis about what has been happening in her life since her last visit.

Dennis' daughter Sue deals with the impact of her dad not recognising her during one of her visits.

A cushion with Dennis and Ruby's wedding photo printed on it sits in on a side table in the dining room of their family home

Ruby comforts Dennis during a period of sundowning. Sundowning is a period of confusion, detachment and high anxiety that commonly occurs during the late afternoon and early evening. It is a symptom of mid to late-stage dementia.

Den kisses Ruby on the head during one of her daily visits to his care home. throughout his illness he never forgot who Ruby was and remained as protective as ever until the day he died.

Dennis' daughter Liz, rubs lotion into his legs during one of her visits to see him at his care home.

Dennis looks out of the window of his room. At this point he hadn't left his bed in months.

Sue gently wipes Dennis' face after shaving. At this point Dennis had been bedridden for many weeks. grooming him was a way to connect with him, soothe him and afford him some dignity in his decline.

A photo of Dennis taken whilst he was in active service during WWII. The image was made around the time that he met Ruby.

During the final months of Dennis' life his body began to decline rapidly. The result of a combination of being permanently bedridden and a string of battles with Pneumonia

In his final months Dennis no longer looked familiar. Malnutrition wreaked havoc on his body. He recognised us less and less and he now rarely had moments of lucidity