A Meaningful Life
Latest articles and thoughts 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

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
