How the Dementia Village in Amsterdam is Changing Elder Care Around the World

What if dementia care focused less on restriction and more on dignity, independence, and quality of life?In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor and Certified Dementia Practitioner Amy Persails explore the groundbreaking Hogeweyk Dementia Village in Amsterdam, an innovative dementia care community that is changing how the world thinks about elder care, caregiving, and memory support.Amy shares her firsthand experience visiting the world-famous dementia village, where residents with dementia live in a safe, supportive environment designed to feel like real life instead of a traditional nursing facility. Together, they discuss how care navigation, advocacy, and person-centered dementia care can dramatically improve the lives of seniors and their caregivers.Whether you are a family caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone navigating dementia care planning, this episode offers valuable insight into innovative elder care models and the future of long-term dementia care in the United States.In this episode:What makes the Hogeweyk dementia village uniqueHow dementia care can prioritize independence and dignityThe importance of care navigation and elder advocacyDaily life inside a dementia villageWhat caregivers can learn from innovative dementia care modelsCould this type of dementia care work in the United States?If you or someone you love is facing dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or long-term care challenges, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and practical insight into what compassionate dementia care can look like.We'd love to hear from you! Support the showListening Options YouTube Playlist Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPodcast AddictPodchaserDeezerListen NotesPlayer FMABOUT US:Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life.We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...