Why a village model is replacing sterile institutions for dementia care
In short: Moving away from hospital-like settings, a groundbreaking approach to elder care prioritizes freedom and social connection. This video explores the Hogeweyk dementia care center in Amsterdam and how it reimagines the final years of life.
Developed 25 years ago by Yvonne van Amerongen, the Hogeweyk center in Amsterdam challenged the traditional nursing home model. Instead of a sterile, institutional environment, it functions as a village featuring a supermarket, pub, theater, and park.
The core philosophy shifts the focus toward providing residents with a sense of meaning and social life. By allowing for easy walking distance to essential amenities, the model seeks to offer a more dignified and autonomous experience for those living with dementia.
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