Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran welcomed a fantastic turnout of family members, relatives, friends and children for its annual Tiki-themed summer BBQ. The home was busy throughout the day... Read more
Traditionally, in many care settings, when someone living with a Dementia or on a cognitive journey became distressed, the response often focused on removing the person from the situation, redirecting... Read more
The build-up to this year’s care home open day at Thistle Court turned into a full week of celebration. Bringing together family members, relatives and team members through food, music... Read more
At Thistle Court Care Home, one very special puppy called Dora the Explorer has become a familiar face to many residents (who the home refers to as family members) living... Read more
Reaching 100 is something fewer than 1 in 4,000 people in the UK will ever do. On Friday 27 March, Barbara reached that milestone and spent the day exactly how... Read more
A day of Easter activities at Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran brought together everyday moments, community connections and a few unexpected visitors, as part of celebrations that will continue... Read more
There was a real sense of accomplishment, and more than a few smiles at Thistle Court Care Home, as the team received their latest inspection report from Care Inspectorate Wales... Read more
When someone loses words, the world often assumes something essential has been lost with them. Speech is treated as the measure of understanding, expression, even identity. But communication has many... Read more
Dementia Care Home in Cwmbran What happens when telling the truth causes distress rather than comfort? In dementia care, this question arises more often than many people realise. People living... Read more
Residents (who the home fondly refers to as family members) living at Thistle Court Care Home recently experienced a visit that brought something a little different into the home. Two... Read more