Denmark's unique care alternative: a dementia village

Greg and Janet during their 2018 visit to Denmark

Greg and Janet during their 2018 visit to Denmark Source: SBS Dateline

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There are 26,000 Australians with what's called 'younger onset dementia' and limited care options in Australia, often forcing young patients to live in aged care facilities.

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