A Meaningful Life
Latest articles and thoughts from Meaningful Care Matters

Not just one religion or one faith. But a common human need
59.3 % of the population of England and Wales identify as Christian. Religion in England and Wales 2011 – Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk) There

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

Don’t Bottle It Up
I love seeing children hug one another when they share feelings of happiness. It is also profoundly moving to see children share feelings of sadness.

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