Imagine a neighborhood where people living with dementia shop at a local market, sit at a pub with friends, and enjoy clubs tailored to their lifelong passions. This is not a fantasy—it’s reality in The Hogeweyk®, the groundbreaking “dementia village” in the Netherlands that’s changing everything we thought we knew about long-term care.
Why skilled touch matters more than ever in person-centered dementia care.
2025 marks a powerful milestone at AGE-u-cate Training Institute: 10 years of Dementia Live® transforming the way communities, professionals, and families understand and support people living with dementia.
Dementia isn’t a far-off concern for tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. It’s an urgent reality. One that demands not just knowledge—but empathy.
How Employers Can Lead in Supporting Family Caregivers — and Where AGE-u-cate Fits In
At the Penn State College of Nursing, empathy is being taught through experience.
At AGE-u-cate Training Institute, we believe dementia care extends far beyond healthcare facilities and into the heart of our neighborhoods. While dementia is often perceived as a personal or familial challenge, the reality is that it touches every layer of our society. Creating dementia-friendly communities is not simply a noble ideal — it’s a growing necessity that directly impacts the quality of life for millions.