A Meaningful Life
Latest articles and thoughts from Meaningful Care Matters
A bag of shoes – leading by example
We all know that the most creative care homes are led by managers who walk the walk in a very practical way. Quite literally you
A new culture of nursing
Nursing has changed significantly over the years. Since the inception of nursing as a profession the understanding of what makes a good nurse has been
Making Mealtimes Matter
With our busy and chaotic lives, how lovely is it to come together with family and friends to have a sociable lunch or dinner, taking
Is Controlling Care Routine?
When we talk about controlling care we often think about the actions, words and labels that we see being used. Locked doors, ‘I’m going to
Making family visits more meaningful
When I visited my Mom in a care home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, it wasn’t always easy to find things to talk about or do,
A compassionate approach to enhancing the quality of life
As I walked towards the front door of my house, I could feel the warmth of the sun on my back and the cold sting