How world looks for dementia sufferers

Bath city centre is hosting an evocative new photo exhibition exploring the everyday experiences of people with dementia as they navigate public transport.

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The IN-CITU exhibition at Brunel Square - the gateway to Bath’s train and bus stations - is the result of an innovative research project led by Dr James Fletcher from the University of Bath’s School of Management and Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour.

Dr Fletcher specialises in medical sociology, gerontology, and the impact of digitalisation on ageing.

Working with 25 people living with dementia, Dr Fletcher invited participants to document their journeys using mobile phones - capturing photographs, videos, and conversations that reveal both the challenges and moments of connection found in everyday travel.

The project was carried out in Greater Manchester, but shares themes that are relevant to cities across the UK - how people with dementia adapt to changing urban environments, how digital systems can both support and hinder independence, and encounters with fellow travellers.

"The problems people with dementia face on public transport aren’t always about the buses or trains themselves," said Dr Fletcher.