The ‘Alzheimer’s village’ where the old world is not forgotten

You won’t find nurses in white coats here, where residents maintain contact with the lives they once knew

01 October 2020 - 19:13 By Emilie Delwarde

Residents of the purpose-built village near Dax in southwestern France shop for groceries, get pampered at the hair salon and enjoy music recitals just like anyone else...

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