Tag: community living
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Inside a BC dementia village that researchers hope could reshape long-term care
A new model for care In British Columbia, a bold experiment aims to rewrite the script for long-term care. A purpose-built dementia village is designed not as a hospital-like facility but as a small, walkable community where residents with memory loss can live with dignity, autonomy, and meaningful daily routines. Researchers, caregivers, and residents are…
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Inside a B.C. dementia village: a bold experiment reshaping long-term care
Behind the walls of a testbed village In British Columbia, researchers are testing a bold idea: a dementia village designed to blur the lines between living and caregiving. This community approach to long-term care seeks to recreate the routines, safety, and social engagement of everyday life while providing targeted support for people with dementia and…
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Inside BC Dementia Village: A New Model for Care
Introduction: A bold experiment in long-term care In British Columbia, researchers and care providers are piloting a concept that could redefine how society treats dementia: a dedicated village where daily life mirrors real-world living, and care is woven into every routine. The aim isn’t to erase memory loss but to support autonomy, safety, and dignity…
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Ten Lessons from Living with 76 Housemates: A Love Letter to Shared Living
Introduction: A lifetime in shared spaces I’ve always loved living in house-shares. Maybe it’s the memory of growing up as the fourth of five kids in a small Cork town, or the stubborn belief that a crowded home beats a lonely, overpriced bedsit. Over two decades I lived with a staggering 76 people across Dublin,…
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New Residential Development in Sligo: 50 New Homes Coming Soon
Exciting New Residential Development in Sligo Sligo is set to welcome a significant boost in housing with the announcement of a new residential development that will bring nearly 50 new homes to the area. This initiative is not only a step towards addressing local housing demand but also aims to enhance the community’s living standards.…
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Couple Mystified by Unexpected Scaffolding on Their Home
The Mysterious Case of the Unrequested Scaffolding In a peculiar twist of events, a couple returned home to find their residence engulfed in scaffolding, a sight that left them both confused and concerned. This baffling occurrence raises questions about home renovations and property rights, revealing a strange yet not entirely uncommon phenomenon in urban environments.…