Reflections on a visit to a dementia care village

Jenkins, Catharine and Smythe, A. (2013) Reflections on a visit to a dementia care village. Nursing Older People, 25 (6). pp. 14-19. ISSN 14720795 (ISSN)

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Abstract

Hogewey village in Holland offers an alternative lifestyle for people with dementia. The model minimises disabilityand maximises wellbeing by providing a physical and social environment congruent with people's lifestyles. Residents live with those who have shared similar previous lifestyles and take an active role in all aspects of daily life, reflecting their interests and social norms. The village is staffed by healthcare professionals and well-supported volunteers, who promote personhood in small social groups and facilitate normal life. The authors explore how this approach contrasts with those used in the UK and draw conclusions about applying the model in the UK. They believe that healthcare professionals can learn from the Dutch example and adapt existing environments to reflect some of the concepts that are applied successfully at Hogewey. Well-supported volunteers, integrated into teams, could take on the role of supportive friends rather than clinically orientated problem-solvers and help to reintegrate people with dementia into local communities.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.7748/nop2013.07.25.6.14.e478
Dates:	Date Event June 2013 Published
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Culture, Dementia, Dementia-friendly communities, Personhood, Quality of life, aged, article, dementia, home for the aged, human, independent living, lifestyle, Netherlands, voluntary worker, Aged, Dementia, Homes for the Aged, Humans, Independent Living, Life Style, Netherlands, Voluntary Workers
Subjects:	CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-04 - nursing and midwifery > CAH02-04-01 - nursing (non-specific)
Divisions:	Life and Health Sciences > Centre for Social Care, Health and Related Research (C-SHARR) Nursing and Midwifery Arts > English and Media Nursing and Midwifery > Adult Nursing
Depositing User:	Hussen Farooq
Date Deposited:	25 Feb 2017 07:04
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2025 13:15
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/2662

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