director martin woodtli explains that what they offer would not be possible in europe due to the expenseut also because ties have a different attitude toward the elderly, due in part to the buddhist faith. -- thais have a different attitude toward the elderly. >> they have a lot of respect for old people and treat them very tenderly and lovingly. they have no issues with physical contact. caring for the elderly is a highly valued responsibility here. >> woodtli founded the facility after his own mother got alzheimer's. she had been in a nursing home in switzerland where she grew increasingly unhappy and aggressive, self woodtli -- so woodtli look for an alternative. he, his wife, and their son live among the patients, whom he calls guests. it is all part of the concept. lar elisabeth are convinced that they are lucky to have found each other. lar has learned some english, and elisabeth is grateful for the 26-year-old's kindness and patience. even if she does sometimes forget her name. >> what is your name? >> my name? >> yes. >> you do not know? >> i do not know. >> lar. and you? >> elis