The "dementia village" that's redefining elder care

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March 16, 2019 NEW ON TED.COM The "dementia village" that's redefining elder care 10:30 minutes · TEDWomen 2018 How would you prefer to spend the last years of your life: in a sterile, hospital-like institution or in a village with a supermarket, pub, theater and park within easy walking distance? The answer seems obvious now, but when Yvonne van Amerongen helped develop the groundbreaking Hogeweyk dementia care center in Amsterdam 25 years ago, it was seen as a risky break from tradition. Journey with van Amerongen to Hogeweyk and get a glimpse at what a reimagined nursing home based on freedom, meaning and social life could look like. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Incredibly soothing TED Talks The voices of these speakers are sure to gently pull you in with their warm delivery. Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 1:48:51 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Sorry to bother you, but do you say "sorry" too much? What to say instead When we needlessly apologize, we end up making ourselves small and diminishing what we're trying to express, says sociologist Maja Jovanovic. Read more »   Download the TED app

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