Meaningful Engagement Blogs
Talking Tech
The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed so many aspects of our lives but perhaps one of the most significant shifts has been in our use of
Hey Google, Alexa or Siri can be your friends!
Those of us who have worked in care homes for many years will remember the struggles of tape recorders and then CD players that have
Meeting someone where they are in the moment
When supporting my mother when caring for her husband Bill with dementia, there were often discussions about the extent to which you should correct a
Measure Happiness – Magical Meaningful Moments
Over many years of training and consultancy work, particularly as a Dementia Care Mapper, but also doing observations in my work with Meaningful Care Matters,
Time to be a Queen?
Much has been written about the power of telling and sharing stories across cultures both to entertain and sometimes to educate with key moral messages.
Maximising Meaningful Occupation in a Care Setting through a Supportive Environment
We know there is a direct correlation between participating in meaningful occupations and an individual’s well-being. As care providers, how can we ensure that we
‘Never Give Up’ – Finding Ways to be with People in the Later Experiences of Dementia
I am often asked “What can we do with people in the later stages of dementia?” For me, this is probably the wrong starting point
Keeping Busy Living with Dementia
My mum says to me that she has two speeds – ‘flat out or flat out’ and I think I may have inherited the same!
Being a Butterfly in Times of Covid
It is easy to feel overwhelmed with all the depressing things during this strange and frightening time. How can we still express affection and reassurance