But behind the smiles, there is sadness. Some realise what they have lost, others don’t. What makes Village Landais unique is that everyone living here has Alzheimer’s. The oldest resident is 102, the youngest is 40. Janine sits in her apartment with her daughter Bettina. Janine’s move here was a difficult one. The 76-year-old spent her working life caring for those with dementia. Now she has the disease. It took her three months to feel settled. These days she often forgets that she’s no longer a carer and spends much of her time trying to look after her fellow villagers. It is incredibly touching to witness.
