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This is a considerable challenge. Of the 41,341 people aged over 75 in the department of Landes, more than 7,000 are believed to be suffering from this type of disease.

This new secure residence will replicate the organisation of a village, with streets, paths, squares, street furniture and shops.  This type of village already exists in Holland.  There’s a grocery store where residents do their shopping accompanied by staff, a coffee shop, a music room, a gym, a hairdresser’s and a shop where residents can bring their equipment to be repaired.

The village could be divided into several units. The décor and fittings of each unit could reflect residents’ backgrounds, determined by a sociological study carried out in the department. Family and friends could be allowed in the communal areas (lounge and kitchen), as they would be in a person’s home.

The Landes project provides for 150 residents with two types of staff: medical staff (doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, occupational therapists) who could be supplied by the hospital, and social care staff who report to the Departmental Council.

Communal areas and entertainment venues such as cafés and the music room could also be used for visits with family, who could furthermore be involved in activities.

During the vote on the supplementary budget, Jean-Claude Deyres, Vice-President of the Departmental Council with responsibility for social issues, said that the conclusions of the project feasibility study would be presented to the Department’s various partners. The site for this experimental village has not yet been chosen. As for the social care rate of the Departmental Council, it will be slightly higher than the average cost in Landes but in line with the national average.