Life, Love and Laughter
Latest articles and industry news from Meaningful Care Matters
Keeping Safe and Staying in Control
When doing an observation in a Butterfly care home a few years ago, I saw an older man walking down a hallway holding a very
Dancing to our Own Rhythm
Dancing to our own rhythm At a recent concert out in a park, I was dancing with my partner and friends to one of our
Free to be me? What does that really mean?
“This above all: to thine own self be true.” William Shakespeare, Hamlet. The idea that we should all be ‘free to be me’ is well
The Big ‘D’
Over my 30-year career working with older people, it has been exciting to see the increased interest in and awareness of dementia care. It feels
Sunnyside Home first in Waterloo Region to be accredited the Butterfly Approach®
Waterloo Region – Sunnyside Home Long-Term Care has earned Level 1 “Outstanding”, which is the highest rating from UK, based Meaningful Care Matters. Sunnyside is the
Measure Happiness – Magical Meaningful Moments
In Part 1, I shared my thoughts about the power of observation and being SILENT to truly listen. Over many years of training and consultancy
Measure Happiness – The Little Things
I’m often asked during training: “How can we measure quality-of-life and happiness?” It is a good and seemingly complex question. Of course, there are observational
“It’s in the details” – could we do better in supporting families?
Whilst supporting my mum looking after her husband in a care home in the last year, I have noticed how much less critical she is
Family as Care Partners: More than a Visitor
The recent global pandemic saw people living in care homes abruptly separated from their families and loved ones, in an effort to keep them safe
