A Meaningful Life
Latest articles and thoughts from Meaningful Care Matters
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
It takes a whole team
At The Elliott Community, our journey toward becoming a Butterfly Home has been truly transformative. The Butterfly Approach has taught us that care is about
Holding Warmth: Emotion-Focused Care at Christmas
The holiday season can stir memories, traditions, music, and senses that carry deep emotional significance. For all of us, this time of year offers opportunities