
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
Every Life Matters. Meaning Matters. Moments Matter. People Matter.

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

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,

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

“English people are really bad at talking about feelings.” “Eastern Europeans often talk in a very abrupt way.” “Filipino staff are always kind and hard-working.”

I will always treasure an account from a staff member who had arrived at work upset, and was quickly met by Alice, one of our

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.

“Mary, Did You Know?” is a modern 20th century Christmas song. The lyrics are asking Mary if she knew the eventual significance and salvation her

Silent night, holy night!All is calm, all is bright.Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.Holy infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace,Sleep in heavenly peace.

We all do it, staring out of the window, thinking about the places we want to go, the things we want to do, and who

I’ll be home for ChristmasYou can plan on mePlease have snow and mistletoeAnd presents by the tree Christmas eve will find meWhere the love light