– The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of Make Every Moment Count (MEMC) and explain the development of it.
– A working group of representatives from key organisations in Scotland developed the resource MEMC. It was tested out in a variety of care settings and issued to all care homes for older people and care at home services in Scotland.
– The paper highlights the importance of participating in day-to-day life on health and well-being and provides feedback from care staff on using the resource.
– The resource is for all those supporting someone to engage in day-to-day life. A lot of good care is given however sometimes the small, everyday interactions are taken for granted and people need reminded about the big difference this can make to someone's life.
– MEMC has the potential to begin to change culture – to rethink “activity” which is often thought of as planned organised events to everyday activities and interactions.
– This paper describes an initiative which sets out to remind us all of the importance of basic human rights – dignity, respect and choice.
