We Are Family

We Are Family showcases the value of Dementia Care Matters' 'Feelings Matter Most' philosophy for people living with dementia, which recognises that people living with a dementia are more feeling beings than thinking beings. Filmed at Landermeads Nursing Home, in Nottingham, UK, the film shows how the Butterfly Household Model of Care identifies that quality dementia care is all about the beauty of the moment and sharing and celebrating life. The film also explores how the model of care works from a training and financial viability perspective. It's a powerful story about love, family and living in the moment.
“The essence of great dementia care is understanding that a person with dementia does not have behaviours; they have feelings.” - David Sheard, founder of Dementia Care Matters and creator of the Butterfly ModelTM.
We Are Family premiered on November 8th, 2018 at the UK Dementia Congress in Brighton, England. On November 9th, 2018 Landermeads won Best Care Home in the UK at the National Care Awards - a very well deserved award!
We Are Family is the fifth film in the multimedia film series Side by Side: Love and Joy in Dementia Care by Dr Cathy Greenblat and Corinne Maunder. Watch all the films and get in touch with us here: www.sidebysidedementia.com.

[@franceslock1662]

They’ve nailed it, not just for dementia care, but for all care.

[@berni_ca]

"A person with dementia does not have behaviours, they have feelings" - powerful words, powerful film. Why can't all care homes be like this? It just makes so much sense, and as someone who has visited a number of these fabulous Butterfly Households I can attest to the fact that it works beautifully. I wish my mom had had a place like this. Feelings really do matter most in dementia care. Thank you for making this wonderful film.

[@aliceashwell4101]

I just LOVE the Butterfly Care Homes approach. I long for this approach, which acknowledges the primacy of the emotions in dementia, to become 'the way we do things around here'. Thank you, David and team, for reminding us that 'Feelings Matter Most'.

[@BrummieGal]

omg yes!!! I am an Activities Coordinator who did Care for 18 years - this makes so much sense , I agree with everything xxxxx You are all amazing xxxx

[@ShoutItFromTheHousetops]

I love this! “Family” comes in all shapes, sizes, shades, scents and ages. This is exactly where my heart and mind go regarding the care of individuals challenged with Dementia and ALZ.

[@mosseyuk]

It was lovely being part of this wonderful family. Congratulations on your awards success. xxx

[@karenatrwwt6788]

This was totally inspiring, I love the butterfly model.

[@mbtepp]

This makes me cry, it is just what dementia care should be! Thank you for finding a better way.

[@georgiarosen9022]

Beautiful subject beautifully filmed! Oh to go out like this!

[@AlzheimersSpeaks]

Whoop Whoop! What a wonderful film highlighting an amazing concept! I'll do everything in my power to raise awareness of this film. Kudos to all of you for an amazing job. Well done. I can't wait to have you on Alzheimer's Speaks Radio!

[@kirstenhansen5002]

I would love to work here

[@valmontrealquebec5459]

So thrilling to see the butterfly model! Thank you for posting!

[@Fire_Films]

Thanks Val!

[@62Tyke]

Wow, book me in!

[@myalzheimersstory4165]

Yes. This. I want a family

[@derekconstable1674]

WONDERFUL FILM, WONDERFUL PLACE. LANDERMEADS WONDERFUL FAMILY. THANK YOU .

[@cgreenblat]

Thanks so much Derek! Last night Landermeads won an award as the BEST DEMENTIA CARE HOME IN THE UK.
CATHY AND CORINNE

[@CorinneMaunder]

Thank you Derek for your special contribution to the film and please pass on our thanks to Pat too. It was a joy to spend time with you both.

[@kirstenhansen5002]

& not one mention of profits

[@ianbutler8776]

Absolutely fucking inspirational.

[@gananoquepridealliance2022]

Wow - "to feel that you've lost any sense of self ..."