How can society improve care for growing number of dementia patients?

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Heard On The Morning Show
A person on a bike in village
The Hogeweyk Village in The Netherlands, where nearly 200 people with dementia live. Photo courtesy of The Hogeweyk

The number of people with dementia is expected to grow by 23 million by 2030, according to the World Health Organization. The medical director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center explains how dementia care can be improved. And we explore an innovative facility in the Netherlands.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Dr. Nathaniel Chin Guest
  • Eloy van Hal Guest

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