Hounslow Council have commissioned a film to help show the challenges faced by people suffering with dementia for Dementia Action Week. 

The film titled Glimpses is a four-minute journey of Saima, played by Taru Devani, a 64-year-old from Hounslow who is given the news she has dementia and follows her and her son Adam, played by Brahmdeo Shannon Ramana, as they navigate their new realities. 

The Council has worked with Hounslow-based not-for-profit Capture Minds to create the film which was produced by Josh Hillman, written by Sufiyaan Salam, and directed by Lauren Midwinter. 

Hounslow Council's Cabinet Member for Adults and Health Integration, Councillor Samia Chaudhary, said: "We are extremely proud to be showcasing this unique film which captures the reality of life with dementia in our borough during Dementia Action Week. 

"This emotional and thought-provoking case study is our tribute to those brave people in our borough who are living with dementia, along with their carers, family members and friends." 

"Dementia affects everyone whose life it touches and by working together we can ensure that those people in our borough who are faced with this challenge, can continue to lead active and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. 

"I would urge everyone to watch the Glimpses - it will make you think about this terrible illness in a different way. We want people in our borough to carry the film's message with them." 

There is a special screening of the film on Monday 15th May to mark the beginning of Dementia Action Week, the first of many awareness-raising events this week being laid on in partnership with many groups including The Alzheimer's Society. 

Kate Sergeant, Service Manager for The Hounslow Alzheimer's Society said: "We are delighted to be partnering with Hounslow Council for Dementia Action Week. Dementia is still somewhat of a taboo subject, especially in some communities.  

"The more we talk about it, the more people will come forward and get the help they need. Hounslow Council's Glimpses video is a great snapshot of living with dementia; we do hope it will prompt many to get a diagnosis and look for support before they reach crisis point."