CNN Report on ‘Dementia Village’

people with dementiaAttending to an elderly loved one’s normal needs can already turn out to be quite a challenge for many caregivers but imagine if he or she also suffers from some chronic illness such as dementia — for many people, the task becomes even more unbearable that they resort to sending their parents or grandparents to typical nursing homes. Unfortunately, not all these facilities can cater to the needs of an individual suffering from severe dementia.

In Netherlands, a senior citizen care facility called ‘Dementia Village’ was especially established to care for older adults who experience the said disorder.
Check out a CNN report by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, and get tips on caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia – click here.

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