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Tropical dementia resort facing headwinds (Daily Life 2016, by Stéphanie Borcard Nicolas Métraux) - Swiss Press Award

Paul, 85, and Sassinee, 58, on their way to the Rössli restaurant. Paul is here since 2 months. As an indefatigable globetrotter, he first came to Thailand in the 60ties and has travelled in 65 countries. Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, Thailand, May 2015.
Stéphanie Borcard Nicolas Métraux
Paul, 85, and Sassinee, 58, on their way to the Rössli restaurant. Paul is here since 2 months. As an indefatigable globetrotter, he first came to Thailand in the 60ties and has travelled in 65 countries. Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, Thailand, May 2015.
Photo / Daily Life
2016

Tropical dementia resort facing headwinds

Stéphanie Borcard Nicolas Métraux

The Swiss-run luxury nursing home Vivobene in Thailand is practically empty. Caring for dementia patients is expensive in Switzerland. It would be cheaper in Thailand, including luxury. But demand from long-term patients is minimal. The Swiss project Vivobene is in shambles. Currently, there is only one patient in the nursing home.

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Tropical dementia resort facing headwinds

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Photo / Daily Life
2016

Stéphanie Borcard Nicolas Métraux

The Swiss-run luxury nursing home Vivobene in Thailand is practically empty. Caring for dementia patients is expensive in Switzerland. It would be cheaper in Thailand, including luxury. But demand from long-term patients is minimal. The Swiss project Vivobene is in shambles. Currently, there is only one patient in the nursing home.

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Stéphanie Borcard Nicolas Métraux / Swiss Press Award

Stéphanie Borcard Nicolas Métraux

Photographer, Corpataux, 1978

Stéphanie Borcard and Nicolas Métraux are duo of photographers. Their work explores social issues, both universal and specific, from different and unexpected perspectives. Their personal projects are influenced by both their travels and the relationship between the individual and society, fueled by a desire for a better understanding, and continual questioning of, the world. In 2015, 'Grey Skies Black Birds' was published as a monograph by GOST Books, London. The work was recently acquired by the Fotostiftung, Winterthur.

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