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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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The Japanese Cafe Called 'The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders' That Hires People with Dementia

In Japan, where 1 in 5 seniors is predicted to be affected by dementia by 2025, an innovative social experiment called "The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders" challenges stereotypes by hiring people with dementia as its waitstaff. This unique cafe only hires people with dementia during pop-up events, aiming to create a fun, tolerant environment where mistakes are celebrated rather than criticized.

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