Meaningful Care Matters

How often do we notice that some of the behaviours we too quickly label as “challenging” or “difficult” are actually core expressions of a person’s identity, shaped by their previous work or family life?
Ann Bolger describes how Mr M continued to need to keep busy, and how the St Joseph’s Shankill team understood and supported this need.
This understanding is central to the philosophy and practice of the .

He was himself - Meaningful Care Matters Everyone loved Mr M. As we would affectionately say in Ireland; “ he was himself”. I met Mr M when I began to work in a Butterfly home as a nurse...

This is a beautiful short film showing the power of music and familiar objects and pictures to transform a ‘room’ into a home in

Without a Song Without a Song Video

Many congratulations to the Lancaster Responsive residence for achieving Butterfly Accreditation this year and joining the growing family.

One team member described the experience as being incredible. She has noticed a great change - more togetherness, more being as a family, not just seeing the residents but making them feel a part of the family and giving them a voice. This has been impactful and morale has improved; their stories have been heard and can be kept alive even after they are gone.

Another team member told us, “I love the fact that the community members are enjoying more daily tasks like setting the tables, sweeping the floors, watering plants and folding towels.”
Thank you to the whole team and community for believing in the changes we all wanted to see!

Associate Consultant Opportunity – Ontario / Toronto Area 🇨🇦

Meaningful Care Matters is looking for a passionate and people-focused Associate to join us in the Ontario / Toronto area as our work across Canada continues to grow.

For now, the role will mainly focus on:
- Delivering engaging training sessions and workshops
- Carrying out observational audits within care and support settings

Training is a big part of this role, so we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people, facilitating groups, and bringing energy and confidence into a room.

As the role develops, there will also be exciting opportunities to become more involved in supporting culture change projects and working closely alongside leadership teams on-site.

We would love to hear from someone who:
- Has experience in training, facilitation, or coaching
- Comes from a health, social care, dementia care, or related background
- Is warm, approachable, and able to build connections easily
- Is observant, organised, and professional
- Is flexible with travel and working hours
- Ideally has availability Tuesday to Thursday
- Shares our passion for relationship-centred care and making a difference

This is a flexible associate role with plenty of opportunity to grow alongside a supportive and values-driven team. To apply, send your CV to [email protected]

“The first day I entered his bedroom, I noticed sketches on the wall of a church and realised he was the architect of the church where I was baptised, made my communion and attended weekly masses with my family.”
Ann Bolger at St Joseph’s describes the personal connection with Mr M living in the home.

He was himself - Meaningful Care Matters Everyone loved Mr M. As we would affectionately say in Ireland; “ he was himself”. I met Mr M when I began to work in a Butterfly home as a nurse...

month reminds us of the struggles people have faced and continue to face being open about who they are. Being is a core part of our philosophy at Meaningful Care Matters.
When people move into a , people can face additional anxiety about whether they are safe to talk about their lives and the people who are important to them. Experiences of prejudice can run deep, so what can we do to create a welcoming environment?

So you thought the MCM team were all about love and light?

Team building today involved a lot of smashing things up at a Let’s say we were trashing all the structures and attitudes that get in the way of truly emotion based care…

OR just having some fun together!

There are many ways to mark but watching clips of the recent celebrations of David Attenborough’s 100th birthday celebrations might be enjoyed by many.
The clip of the animals delivering a letter from King Charles is a particularly heartwarming one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9mmSgMh6ws

David Attenborough at 100: A Special Birthday Message From King Charles III | BBC Earth A very special delivery for David Attenborough, beloved by people (...

Thank you County of Renfrew for your belief and investment in our emotion based model of care. We are proud to partner with you.