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CNN’s Dr. Gupta travels to Hogewey, a small village in Europe for residents with severe dementia.


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May 14, 2014 5:09 pm

I wish they had one in Georgia…I loved it.

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May 15, 2014 3:11 am

YES! I am in Wisconsin and have worked in nursing homes and now work at a day services center (day care-like). I wish this was adopted as the norm!

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May 15, 2014 3:12 am

I love this!!!

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May 15, 2014 11:10 am

Brilliant idea!! Wish we could see them worldwide. My Mother suffers with dementia…and I know how this affects her…I am all for a better quality of life for her and all with this dreadful disease.

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May 15, 2014 8:54 pm

i only wish this had closed captioning…. this facility is a great idea!

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June 13, 2014 4:15 am

I wonder if they accept volunteers?
This would be a great way to spend my next vacation !!!

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December 17, 2014 2:26 pm

AutumnWood Memory in Claremore, Oklahoma. 60 bed facility of Alzheimer's & dementia! I would love to visit the village!

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July 10, 2015 1:41 pm

This would be perfect for my Dad, he is a 'wanderer' , so he could wander safely. This really is the way forward,

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October 31, 2022 12:27 am

I love this idea, freedom with safety for loved ones with dementia. Facilities like this would be such a comfort to caregivers and loved ones

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