Canada's first 'dementia village' to open in Langley next year

Canada’s first community designed specifically for people with dementia is opening next year in Langley.
It’s called The Village. Comprised of six, single-storey cottage-style homes and a community centre, The Village will be home to 78 people with dementia, an umbrella term that includes people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other degenerative brain diseases associated with aging. Care will be provided by 72 specially trained staff.
Project leader Elroy Jespersen said The