Creating a Home-Like Environment for Individuals with Dementia

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This chapter explores the challenges of providing care for individuals with dementia and discusses the importance of creating a normal and comfortable living environment for them. It highlights the benefits of organizing small groups of people in a family-like setting and emphasizes the significance of maintaining a sense of belonging and individuality. The chapter also discusses the global spread of a model for dementia care and the difference in financing care between the United States and the Netherlands.

Original broadcast date: April 8, 2022. Giving and receiving care—it's a natural part of life. But how do we offer the best possible support for our loved ones? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on reimagining caregiving. Guests include dementia care advocate Yvonne van Amerongen, attorney Diana Adams, inclusion advocate Sara Jones, and comedian Bill Bernat.

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