Family Perspectives on Freedom of Movement for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: A Qualitative Study

Suzan van Liempd, Sascha Bolt, Annerieke Stoop, Katrien Luijkx, Department of Tranzo, Scientific Center for Care and Well-Being, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, the Netherlands, Stichting Mijzo, the Netherlands

Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice

Published online on April 25, 2026

Abstract

Dementia, Ahead of Print.
Freedom of movement for people with dementia has received increasing attention in recent years, particularly in nursing homes. Nursing home residents’ families play an important role in supporting their freedom of movement. Therefore, this qualitative ...