05/29/2026
We visited the Dementia Village in Amsterdam, a place that challenges everything we think we know about caring for loved ones with dementia.
Instead of a sterile environment, we found a vibrant community where residents live as independently as possible, engaging in daily activities that enrich their lives.
It’s about letting them be themselves, finding joy in small moments, and redefining what care really means.
Imagine a world where safety doesn't mean confinement.
What if we embraced independence over oversight?
Let’s rethink how we care for those we love.
Listen to the full episode to hear Attorney Bob Mannor and Amy Persails share their candid experience of the Dementia Village in Amsterdam and what hope there is for this care model in the US. Advice From Your Advocates is available wherever you get your podcasts.