The BCRTA Well-being Committee recognizes the importance of finding options for each person’s “right” place to age. This is especially challenging for those suffering from dementia. Well-being Committee members recently visited “The Village” in Langley. “The Village” is the first village-style residence in Canada to specialize in the support of dementia and memory-related problems and was the vision of Elroy Jespersen. The 5 acre property is totally fenced and landscaped. Villagers are offered the highest degree of independence possible. Each of the village’s six cottages provide a dozen villagers a private room with a shared open kitchen, dining room, fireside living room, sunroom and large activity room. Amenities include: community center, cafĂ© and bistro, farmyard and vegetable garden, general store, salon and spa, walking paths and guest suites.
This is not an inexpensive solution. Three levels of support are available: Assisted living ($9,700 per month), Assisted Living plus ($11,700 per month) and Complex Care ($13,000 per month). For more information about the concept and about the Village in Langley, visit thevillagelangleyretirement.com