"Dementia Villages: Revolutionizing Home Care as Cases Surge"
A new approach to dementia care is emerging with the rise of "dementia villages" that integrate patients into the surrounding community. These villages, such as the Hogeweyk in the Netherlands, provide a more home-like environment for residents with severe dementia, allowing them to freely move about and interact with fellow patients and staff. As the number of dementia cases continues to increase globally, experts are calling for a paradigm shift in senior care to create more inclusive communities that normalize life for those with a dementia diagnosis. While these models have gained traction in Europe and Australia, the challenge lies in creating a society that fully includes and supports individuals with dementia.