Meaningful Engagement Blogs
Happy visits at Saint Joseph’s Shankill
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
Making Connections
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
Capturing magic moments using photography
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
Weighing up the risks and benefits
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
Sharing creative experiences online – it can be done!
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
It’s so much more than just a good hair day!
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
Interactive Projection Tables – what matters most?
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
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