
Making the connections that count – care homes at the heart of community
‘Imagine a world where a care home is at the heart of a community in the same way as a school or shop – a
Every Life Matters. Meaning Matters. Moments Matter. People Matter.

‘Imagine a world where a care home is at the heart of a community in the same way as a school or shop – a

Saint Joseph’s Shankill has had a thriving relationship with a local Montessori nursery who visited the home once a week with a group of 4

We have a lovely lady, who we will call Suzie, who would frequently get together with friends after work or who would have evening chats

In the summer of July 2021, Sally Knocker and I were able to take part in an inspiring day of creativity in one of our

We all have different ideas about what might be ‘worth the risk’, but the Butterfly approach is always to consider the benefits first for that

You may think of online activities as being passive; where you are just part of an audience watching something. Yet video technology means that we

I’ve tried so hard for years to promote the importance of hairdressing for people living with dementia. There’s so much being written and filmed about

Technology in care is a subject that often divides opinion, but something we all agree on is that any new product must enhance engagement and

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,

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