Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by a loss of bone mass and an increased risk of fragility fractures. Osteoporosis is highly prevalent, affecting an estimated 1.5 million Canadians over 40 years of age. Fractures associated with osteoporosis commonly occur in vertebral sites, but also occur in non-vertebral sites. They are associated with significant costs, diminished quality of life, and mortality, as well as an increased risk of future fractures.

As the population ages, decision-makers are faced with different choices of care models for people diagnosed with dementia. Recent media reports have focused on dementia villages, first developed at de Hogeweyk in the Netherlands. This Horizon Scanning bulletin will present a narrative review of the literature describing elements of care, as well as evidence and issues concerning dementia villages and similar models or components of care. Stakeholder perspectives and an analysis of policy issues will also be incorporated.