‘Dementia village’ could push Americans to rethink how we treat memory loss

Some Americans who suffer from dementia will soon be able to walk into a grocery store and buy food. They’ll be able to enjoy a meal out with friends — or schedule an appointment at a local spa.

The nation’s first “dementia village” is coming soon to Madison, Wisconsin. The $40 million project, to be spread across six acres, will feature a Main-Street feel with shops, a theater and an arts and crafts center, according to a news release. It is slated for a 2027 opening…

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