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The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders: What cafe hires people with dementia?

In Japan, a surprising and heartwarming initiative gained international attention when a restaurant intentionally staffed its floor with people experiencing memory loss. This unique project, known as The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, offers a direct answer to the query: What cafe hires people with dementia?. The project’s success challenges common misconceptions about dementia and highlights the value of productive social engagement for people with cognitive impairments.

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What is the restaurant where all the servers have dementia?

With approximately 55 million people worldwide living with dementia, social stigma often isolates affected individuals. A unique social experiment in Japan, known as **the restaurant where all the servers have dementia**, is actively challenging these perceptions and creating a more inclusive community. This groundbreaking initiative offers a different perspective on aging with cognitive impairment and fosters a supportive environment for both staff and patrons.

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