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Nursing Homes Still Keep Dementia Patients Indoors, but Not in Zelhem: 'Risks Are Part of Life'

Summary by De Telegraaf
Since 2020, nursing homes are no longer allowed to simply lock up residents with dementia unless absolutely necessary. But this is still standard practice at most homes, the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) reports with concern. At Markenheem in the eastern Netherlands, the doors are now open. "Many people have opinions about it."

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Nursing Homes Still Keep Dementia Patients Indoors, but Not in Zelhem: 'Risks Are Part of Life'

Since 2020, nursing homes are no longer allowed to simply lock up residents with dementia unless absolutely necessary. But this is still standard practice at most homes, the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) reports with concern. At Markenheem in the eastern Netherlands, the doors are now open. "Many people have opinions about it."

·Amsterdam, Netherlands
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De Telegraaf broke the news in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Friday, September 19, 2025.
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