Experience with Alzheimer's Inspires 'Ruby's Choice'

Starring two-time Golden Globe Winner Jane Seymour OBE, "Ruby's Choice" is a poignant tale that follows three generations of strong Australian women.

Bonded by shared moments of wisdom and joy, secrets from the past are revealed. As Ruby's Alzheimer's disease threatens to push them apart, the family must make a big decision.

"I was inspired to make 'Ruby's Choice' having lost my grandma to dementia and knowing, even in her final years, she had a lot to offer as a matriarch of our family," said the film's director, Michael Budd. "I wanted to give Ruby, who has dementia, an underlying strength that would be highlighted through the course of the film by her interactions with her family."

"I worked in the aged care and disability field for over 15 years, and saw firsthand the toll dementia had on not only the people with it but also their careers," said Paul Mahoney, the writer and producer of "Ruby's Choice."

"It's not something we see very often on screen, and with dementia on the rise, chances are someone in our family or circle of friends will one day have it," he continued. "Considering our aging population, I thought it would be a timely and important topic to bring to the screen.

"The inspiration for this script came from an elderly gentleman that I knew who had undiagnosed dementia, but managed to look after himself and remain at home for many years despite this," he said.

A portion of the profits from "Ruby's Choice" will go to support dementia care.

"Ruby's Choice" can currently be seen on YouTube, Fandango, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, among other streaming sites.