I think they are very homely. I am finding that I have taken an interest in front doors when out walking I can't help compare.

- Helen Hayes | Daughter of resident at Mercy Health Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged in Victoria, Australia

I am very impressed, it's wonderful to come along and see the effect on everybody. I feel more peaceful seeing the doors instead of institutional regular doors.

- Helen Banks | Daughter of resident at Mercy Health Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged in Victoria, Australia

A resident told me a story about how her door reminded her of the times her husband went fishing in the past on the Nashwaak River. She used to look out of the car window while her husband was fishing and this is the image she imagines when she looks at the door. I have noticed a huge positive effect with the True Doors.

- Amy Sandant Vibert | Nursing Staff at Nashwaak Villa in New Brunswick, Canada

Brightens the hallways and gives a more home-like feeling. Very pleased with the result.

- | Daughter of a resident at Nashwaak Villa in New Brunswick, Canada

Maggie has just moved into Bethlehem and the door was already up. Ironically - previously Maggie's door was purple and the colour is very similar. It's too early to tell whether mum will recognize this door but aesthetically mum feels it is comforting and homely. I think that visually it provides a wonderful sensory environment a feeling of home and a warm personal touch. The doors invite conversation and a person-centred approach with the doors unique to the individual. I would love to go through the process to see mum's reactions to other doors and would be interested to see if she would continue to choose a certain door or whether this would change on a day to day basis. I love the concept of bringing a more homely environment into Residential Care that integrates the lives of each individual and the era to which their memory resonates.

- Samantha Parke | Daughter of resident at Mercy Health Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged in Victoria, Australia

..it adds a more homey feeling to match the walls of the lounge and outer garden areas. (painted murals in the interior and garden

- Lorraine Underwood | Daughter of resident at Mercy Health Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged in Victoria, Australia

A look at how True Doors benefit Northwood – Bedford Campus

In this fund a need video Jennifer Tucker, clinical practice manager, and Elders explain the results of the pilot project.

True Doors create a warm and friendly environment in Kentucky, USA

A Warm and Wonderful Bequest at Cypress View Lodge

Karen Hodgson, Facility Manager at Cypress View Lodge, New South Wales, Australia, initiated a True Doors project after reading about our work on an online magazine.

Having fun at TLC Aged Care The Heights

In my recent summary of the first year of True Doors projects in Australia, I described the heart-warming reaction from one particular elder while my Husband, John, and I were applying four True Doors during the trial at TLC Aged Care, The Heights in Donvale, VIC.

The dramatic story of one True Door at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Kentucky

The True Doors project at Nazareth Home was initiated by Michael Buckman, Director of Development, with the supported of an incredibly committed team.

Introducing True Doors at Kings Way LifeCare Alliance

This year Kings Way LifeCare Alliance has introduced True Doors to both its nursing homes in New Brunswick, Canada. We spoke with Megan O’Hara, Community Development Coordinator.

Onwards and Upwards True Doors Australia One-year Anniversary

Last week we hosted a couple of webinars to summarise our first year of working in Australia.

Acacia Living Group

We recently completed our first project in Western Australia, which was led by Kim Sewell the Manager for Residential Care at Acacia Living Group.

Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged

Our first project in Australia. Family, staff and residents share their experiences.

Nashwaak Villa Nursing Home

Nashwaak Villa in New Brunswick, Canada, recently completed a True Doors transformation, where residents’ chose their True Doors with help from family, staff and local students. Students help to use True Doors as a tool for person-centered care at Nashwaak Villa.

How to have a dementia-friendly celebration

Whether it’s a birthday party, family gathering, Mother’s Day or Christmas; celebrating with the people close to you is usually a happy and meaningful event that many enjoy.

Inspiring bloggers with dementia

If you are caring for a loved one with dementia reading blogs dedicated to Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can help you to better understand people what your loved one is experiencing.

Feeling safe and secure with dementia

For me the essence of feeling at home is captured in these words by American author and poet Maya Angelou

Dementia and connectedness

I’m excited each time I cross the Malieveld in The Hague with my family for our annual trip to the Tong Tong Fair

Weidevogelhof Nursing Home

A collection of before and after pictures with feedback from the residents at Pieter van Foreest Weidevogelhof nursing home in Pijnacker, The Netherlands. Our first project for people with dementia, completed in October 2014.

Dementia and identity

What is that actually, someone’s “identity”? There are so many factors involved, it’s difficult to give a simple answer.

de Bijsterstede Retirement and Care Home

A collection of videos with the residents and staff at De Wever de Bijsterstede retirement and care home in Tilburg, The Netherlands. This was going to be a one-off project on the theme of “feeling at home” in March 2014. While we were there we realised that True Doors could be helpful for people with dementia.

The story behind True Doors

To launch our blog I have the happy task of sharing the story behind how True Doors came to be. Here goes… Marieke’s fascination with doors…