Life, Love and Laughter
Latest articles and industry news from Meaningful Care Matters
A Musician in Residence
Southern Healthcare in Devon has four nursing homes that have achieved Butterfly and Dragonfly Accreditation. The homes have a professional band playing regularly and many
Working in Long Term Care – A lesson in intention
I thought I knew what to expect from a long-term care home. Boy, was I wrong. Not completely but enough to have me pause my
It takes a whole team
At The Elliott Community, our journey toward becoming a Butterfly Home has been truly transformative. The Butterfly Approach has taught us that care is about
Holding Warmth: Emotion-Focused Care at Christmas
The holiday season can stir memories, traditions, music, and senses that carry deep emotional significance. For all of us, this time of year offers opportunities
The Tree of Life
We have all heard of ‘The Tree of Life’ but what is it? Well really, it depends on where you look for a definition, this
Peel Region becomes first organization in Canada to achieve ‘Butterfly Approach™’ dementia model accreditation across all five Adult Day Services Centres
Ontario’s Peel Region has become the first organization in Canada to be accredited with the acclaimed ‘Butterfly Approach™’ dementia model across all five of its
A Portuguese Rosary Group – A Circle of Friendship
This is a story of the power of bringing in volunteers from specific cultural and faith backgrounds to ensure that this aspect of people’s unique
The Art of Conversation
My 87-year-old mum recently told me that she doesn’t like going out to social events as much as she used to, as she “doesn’t feel
Who are ya?
Supporting National football and other sports events has become an increasingly popular indulgence for a great many people. Football, no longer the male dominated activity
