Environments & Colour Blogs


Using murals in care homes – current debates
Many years ago, I worked in a care home in Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. I remember that the houses for people living with


Come outside – it’s our wonderful world
Come outside – it’s our wonderful world Working an allotment has always been a favoured British pastime. We have an allotment. Well, I say we


The Therapeutic Palette: Harnessing Colours for Dementia
In the realm of dementia care, where individuals grapple with cognitive challenges and sensory issues, the strategic use of colours has emerged as a powerful


I’ll be home for Christmas | The magic of ruby red slippers
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


The great outdoors
Those who know me certainly wouldn’t describe me as an ‘outdoors’ person. In fact, I could probably best be described as an ‘indoor person’. I


Creating reasons to go out
During the pandemic, many of us who have spent long periods at home will relate to the mixed feelings about going out and about again


The yellow brick road – bringing the outside in?
At MCM we are all for brightening up hallways and other communal areas, to make them feel more familiar and homely. Anything is better than


Winter: Why don’t we step outside?
Time spent outside is good for all of us and the great outdoors provides an ever-changing source of interest and entertainment that is available 24/7,


Interactive Projection Tables in Care – what you need to know
During the last ten years there has been a significant increase in the number and variety of interactive tables used in care. Though there are