A Meaningful Life
Latest articles and thoughts from Meaningful Care Matters

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

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