Pioneer Village: Eloy Van Hal, Cofounder of The Hogeweyk talks about humanizing senior living spaces, neighbourhood lifestyles, and global adaptation

December 12, 2025 00:44:02
Pioneer Village: Eloy Van Hal, Cofounder of The Hogeweyk talks about humanizing senior living spaces, neighbourhood lifestyles, and global adaptation
The Dementia Research Project
Pioneer Village: Eloy Van Hal, Cofounder of The Hogeweyk talks about humanizing senior living spaces, neighbourhood lifestyles, and global adaptation

Dec 12 2025 | 00:44:02

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Show Notes

Eloy van Hal is the Co-Founder of The Hogeweyk,  Netherlands pioneering dementia village. With over 20 years of experience in elderly and dementia care, Eloy brings deep expertise in innovative, community-based care concepts from around the world.

In this episode, Eloy discusses the journey of transforming traditional dementia care into a more humanizing, community-based approach in the Netherlands. He shares insights on the village's successes, challenges, and the global impact of their model. Learn how their vision is reshaping dementia care worldwide.

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