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First in the nation ‘dementia village’ is a tiny town built just for residents with memory loss

Friday, May 29, 2026

As reported by Good Good Good 

As people with dementia and Alzheimer’s age, they often find themselves living in memory care facilities, places that work hard to focus on their safety and medical needs, but often feel institutionalized and sterile.

At the Hogeweyk Dementia Village in the Netherlands, however, a different kind of memory care has paved the way for an improved quality of life for older adults across the globe.

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Construction begins on Agrace’s Dementia Village, focused on independence

Thursday, May 21, 2026

As reported by Ryan Lynch, WKOW-27

Construction has officially started on Agrace’s Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village, a revolutionary dementia care facility in Madison.

The village helps residents with cognitive decline maintain their independence. There will be eight homes with eight people each, meant to simulate a family environment.

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Agrace breaks ground on dementia village at Madison campus

Thursday, May 21, 2026

As reported by Calahan Steed, WMTV-15

Agrace Hospice Care broke ground on a new facility on Wednesday that hopes to redefine dementia care within Wisconsin.

The facility is called a dementia village.

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Agrace breaks ground on first-of-its-kind dementia village in Fitchburg

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

As reported by Samantha Calderon, Channel 3000

Construction is officially underway on a first-of-its-kind dementia village in Fitchburg.

Community leaders broke ground on the $40 million project on Tuesday. The development, led by Agrace, is designed to rethink memory care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Modeled after dementia villages in the Netherlands, the community will look and feel more like a neighborhood than a traditional care facility. Plans include small homes, walking paths and a cafe.

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Agrace Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Agrace invites members of the media to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village at Agrace on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event marks the start of a first-of-its-kind dementia care project designed to redefine memory care in Wisconsin and beyond.

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Living community incorporates autonomy for community members with dementia

Friday, May 15, 2026

As reported by Madison Commons, Cici Stender

Madison’s nonprofit hospice provider Agrace is opening the first dementia village in the United States, redefining independence and the value of living for those in memory care.

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Madison dementia care village ditches locked doors for family-style living inspired by Dutch model

Friday, May 8, 2026

As reported by WKOW

MADISON (WKOW) — Madison non-profit hospice group Agrace will break ground on its dementia village in two weeks, the first of its kind in the country. The village is modeled after The Hogeweyk Village in the Netherlands.

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Golfers Invited to Enjoy ‘A Round with Agrace’ at Trappers Turn July 9

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

As reported by Baraboo News Republic 

If someone you know is seriously ill, dying or grieving, they can turn to Agrace for support. A local, nonprofit health care organization, Agrace is well known for its compassionate hospice care, palliative care and grief support in Sauk County and across all of southern Wisconsin.

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Agrace launches support groups, seeking volunteers for thrift shop

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

As reported by the Janesville Gazette

Agrace Offers Dementia Care Consultations

When a loved one shows signs of dementia, families often face difficult questions about care, decisions and costs.

Agrace offers Dementia Care Consultations to help answer these questions and bring clarity to families navigating this challenging time. In a one-hour session, our dementia support specialist will provide personalized guidance, share helpful resources and recommend next steps—including any Agrace services and other community support that may fit your situation.

Dementia Care Consultations cost $50 and are available virtually by phone or video call. To schedule a consultation, visit Agrace.org/dementia or call 608-276-4660.

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