• In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Ellen uses her golf cart for everyday mobility in Sun City/Arizon.

    Client: Allianz 1890 magazine

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    In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to enable people in need of care to have a dignified retirement. Scenes from the pensioners' paradise Sun City in Arizona/USA, a retirement home for Germans in Zabetkow/Poland and the so-called Alzheimer's Village in Chiang Mai/Thailand.

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  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    At the age of 92, Ingeborg continues to pursue her passion of synchronized swimming.

    Sun City, Arizona/USA

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Dancing visitors to the Sun Bowl concert in Sun City. A “Frank Villa Revival Band” plays on the open air stage.

    Sun City, Arizona/USA

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Wes, 80, a Sun City resident with Alzheimer's disease, in front of his garage.

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Scene from a shopping mall parking lot.

    Sun City/Arizona

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Gym in public health center.

    Sun City/Arizona

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Elle 77, widowed Canadian, on her marital bed, which her late husband designed as a four-poster bed. He thought he was living in paradise in Sun City.

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    At 92 years old, Elisabeth is the oldest “guest” of the Alzheimer Village and at the same time still the most alert. She almost only converses in English and always maintains an English, very polite and upright manner. She doesn't know where she is. But she likes to talk, likes to sleep during the day and pays attention to her appearance.

    Faham Village, Chiang Mai/Thailand

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Elisabeth still loves to play cards but often forgets to eat.

    Faham Village, Chiang Mai/Thailand

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    On Elisabeth's wardrobe door.

    Faham Village, Chiang Mai/Thailand

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Monthly doctor's visit from Dr. Parl, who does almost all of the research in the park's pavilion with the support of Martin Woodli, the founder and director of Faham Village.

    Faham Village, Chiang Mai/Thailand

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Gerri, who is constantly monologuing and moving, with his carer Chanja.

    Faham Village, Chiang Mai/Thailand

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Gerri in his bedroom.

    Faham Village, Chiang Mai/Thailand

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Gerri and another patient in a taxi with their carers on their way to Chiang Mai

    Faham Village, Chiang Mai/Thailand

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    In the project's park, where the "guests" meet in the morning and afternoon, the carers exchange ideas and there is general conviviality

    Faham Village, Chiang Mai/Thailand

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    A retirement home for German residents in Zabelkow, Poland.

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    The husband moved into the home with his wife, who has dementia, so that he wouldn't leave her alone.

    Zabelkow, Poland

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Resident in a wheelchair with her son and granddaughter at a weekly market.

    Zabelkow, Poland

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    On the way to a mass in the residence.

    Zabelkow, Poland

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Learning vocabulary.

    Zabelkow, Poland

  • In an increasingly aging society, new ways and concepts are emerging to give people in need of care a dignified retirement. Scenes from Sun City, Arizona, Zabetkow, Poland and Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Resident and carer playing ball.

    Zabelkow, Poland

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