{"id":370639,"date":"2026-08-16T16:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/two-very-different-ways-of-dealing-with-dementia-patients-dw-reporter\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T16:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T15:00:30","slug":"two-very-different-ways-of-dealing-with-dementia-patients-dw-reporter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/two-very-different-ways-of-dealing-with-dementia-patients-dw-reporter\/","title":{"rendered":"Two very different ways of dealing with dementia patients | DW Reporter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi\/Z95CgaNLeJo\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Two very different ways of dealing with dementia patients | DW Reporter\"><br \/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z95CgaNLeJo\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>Patients suffering from dementia deserve to grow old with dignity. But what is the best path: activity and structure, or relaxation and autonomy?<br \/>\nEurope is aging faster than any other region in the world. As life expectancy continues to rise, so does the number of people living with dementia, posing major challenges for healthcare systems, families, and labor markets. The question is not only how long we live, but how we are able to live best when memories fade and orientation is lost.<br \/>\nThis report compares two very different models of dementia care. In Marl, Germany, the so-called Gammeloase (freely translated: &quot;Lazy Lounge&quot;) is home to 14 people with advanced dementia. Its guiding principle is maximum self-determination, even if that means putting routines and efficiency second.<br \/>\nBy contrast, the Village Landais Alzheimer in Dax, France, is designed to promote orientation and activity through a carefully structured daily routine. In this model, structure is seen not as a restriction, but as a supportive framework.<br \/>\nBy examining these contrasting approaches, the report explores whether dignity is best preserved through the greatest possible autonomy or through thoughtfully designed structures and guidance. A report by G\u00f6nna Ketels. <\/p>\n<p>Chapters: <\/p>\n<p>00:00 Intro<br \/>\n00:57 The Alzheimer&#8217;s Village in Dax<br \/>\n02:49 The &quot;Lazy Lounge&quot; in Marl<br \/>\n04:37 Living as normally as possible<br \/>\n06:21 Dementia facts and figures<br \/>\n09:13 Maintaining abilities through exercise <\/p>\n<p>For more news go to: http:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/<\/p>\n<p>Follow DW on social media:<br \/>\n\u25baInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dwnews<br \/>\n\u25baTikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dwnews<br \/>\n\u25baFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/deutschewellenews\/<br \/>\n\u25baTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/dwnews<\/p>\n<p>F\u00fcr Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/dwdeutsch<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patients suffering from dementia deserve to grow old with dignity. But what is the best path: activity and structure, or relaxation and autonomy? Europe is aging faster than any other region in the world. 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