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Top tables I remember
When talking about the Butterfly Approach to people, I often describe the importance of sofas for people to sit close together in a companionable way
Reaching people with advanced dementia – a therapist in residence
Rose Lodge care home in Exmouth is pioneering therapeutic work for people with advanced dementia. As the counsellor undertaking this work over the past two
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
The most important quality
As part of Meaningful Care Matters regular work, we carry out day-long observations in care services using the QUIS observational tool (Dean, Proudfoot, & Lindesay 1993)
The end of life
We are all on the journey to reaching the end of our life as we know it, and for some of us it will happen suddenly
Lessons from my parent’s generation
I am 46 years old and from time to time I reflect on what I would do differently if I had my time again. I
A bag of shoes – leading by example
We all know that the most creative care homes are led by managers who walk the walk in a very practical way. Quite literally you
