A Meaningful Life
Latest articles and thoughts from Meaningful Care Matters
Does a welcome matter?
I have recently been thinking a lot about mattering. Does it matter if I can’t get to the meeting? Does it matter if I
A Special Weekend Away for Monica and Sylvia
When someone moves into a care home, it can sometimes feel as though they may never leave the building or enjoy a change of scene
Stitching Community: Using Art to Ease Moral Distress in Long-Term Care
In long-term care, team members carry more than schedules, medications, and care plans. They carry stories. They witness loss, resilience, loneliness, recovery, and the quiet
He was himself
Everyone loved Mr M. As we would affectionately say in Ireland; “ he was himself”. I met Mr M when I began to work in
A Musician in Residence
Southern Healthcare in Devon has four nursing homes that have achieved Butterfly and Dragonfly Accreditation. The homes have a professional band playing regularly and many
Working in Long Term Care – A lesson in intention
I thought I knew what to expect from a long-term care home. Boy, was I wrong. Not completely but enough to have me pause my