Purpose and Perspective: Delivering Meaningful Experience

When Taylor MacInnis first joined Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, N.S., 13 years ago, he didn’t see many people who looked like him working in long term care. Today, he’s encouraged to see that change. As an African Nova Scotian, Taylor says his lived experience shapes how he supports residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, helping him recognize cultural nuances that build comfort and connection.

Education has been central to his approach. Having seen dementia impact his own family and community, he often finds himself helping others understand the disease and what their loved ones may be experiencing.

As a recreation programmer, Taylor finds purpose in the small moments. “If someone gets something out of what I do each day, that’s all I need,” he says.