Miami Jewish Health Systems will add a dementia facility to its campus in the next two to three year that will be similar to a tiny village in the Netherlands, in which 152 of its residents are living with forms of dementia, according to a Miami Herald.
The town is an experiment in end-of-life care largely funded by the Dutch government, with a secure entrance, cameras and caretakers to provide safety without the feel of a traditional nursing home, the article said.
Geriatric psychiatrist Marc Agronin, who oversees behavioral health and clinical research at Miami Jewish Health Systems, said he hopes the project will help “spread the word of how important it is to care for our elders regardless of the situation, and particularly when caring for elders with memory problems.”
The Miami EmpathiCare village will have a secure entrance to ensure the safety of its residents. Inside, each living space will include kitchens and common areas to be as home-like as possible.
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