“Dogwood Home is an extraordinary place. It is pretty much a template for what a care home for the elderly should be. One key factor in its remarkable success is that it is small — only six residents. These residents are not in an institution; they are in their home, cared for by a small group of staff they get to know well, and who know them well. The physical environment in Dogwood Home is impeccable. Each resident has a spacious private bedroom with an equally spacious en-suite bathroom. The entire home has been designed by someone who truly understands the needs of the elderly and infirm. Every visiting medical professional I met was deeply impressed, and more than one said they had never seen anything like it. Following a stroke, my wife spent time in a large nursing home where she became withdrawn and immobile. In a short time at Dogwood Home — where I was able to visit freely — she became more like herself again and was able to walk short distances with assistance. The driving force behind Dogwood Home is a remarkable woman with a deep commitment to caring for the elderly with dignity and comfort.”