The Christmas Tree Is Up!

As Thornfield Care Home always embraces the Christmas season and goes all out, activities, food, and decorations are all fully loaded! The home is looking amazing inside and out and it’s safe to say everyone is having the time of their lives making it happen. All our residents with the help of our lovely staff have worked together to decorate this Christmas Tree at Thornfield Care Home.

Published on Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Employee of the month – November 2024

It’s a simple human needs to feel valued and appreciated.

We chose you as an employee of the month, Sreeja.

We observed you based on the following:

  • Achievements – Excellent 
  • Attitude – Excellent 
  • Reliability – Excellent 
  • Co-operation – Excellent 
  • Quality of work – Excellent 
  • Willingness to learn – Excellent 
  • Service to residents, relatives and other multidisciplinary team – Excellent  
  • Punctuality – Excellent 

Thank you for all your contributions to our Thornfield family.

Published on Saturday, November 30, 2024

A song a day keeps the doctor away!

Singing is truly a wonderful therapeutic activity and what is becoming increasingly clear to us is that there is growing body of clinical evidence that can prove it!

Our newly joined Lady Patty enjoying the singing therapy session.
Published on Friday, November 22, 2024

Employee of the month – October 2024

It’s a simple human needs to feel valued and appreciated.

We chose you as an employee of the month, Bixy.

We observed you based on the following:

  • Achievements – Excellent 
  • Attitude – Excellent 
  • Reliability – Excellent 
  • Co-operation – Excellent 
  • Quality of work – Excellent 
  • Willingness to learn – Excellent 
  • Service to residents, relatives and other multidisciplinary team – Excellent  
  • Punctuality – Excellent 

Thank you for all your contributions to our Thornfield family.

Published on Thursday, October 31, 2024

Employee of the month – September 2024

It’s a simple human needs to feel valued and appreciated.

We chose you as an employee of the month, Dashika.

We observed you based on the following:

  • Achievements – Excellent 
  • Attitude – Excellent 
  • Reliability – Excellent 
  • Co-operation – Excellent 
  • Quality of work – Excellent 
  • Willingness to learn – Excellent 
  • Service to residents, relatives and other multidisciplinary team – Excellent  
  • Punctuality – Excellent 

Thank you for all your contributions to our Thornfield family.

Published on Monday, September 30, 2024

Hanging planters made from recycled plastic bottles

Gardening is very dementia-friendly and can:

  • Promote socialisation, giving opportunities to spend time with other residents and get involved with life at the home.
  • Give the person a chance to take the role of carer, committing time to caring for the plants and other parts of the garden can help to boost self-esteem.
  • Increase attention span by having a task to focus on and work through. 
  • Help with time orientation, promoting a better sense of the day passing and improving sleeping patterns.
  • Offer the opportunity to learn new skills or relearn lost skills. 

Residents making hanging planters

Published on Monday, September 23, 2024

Our residents enjoyed a session of music entertainment

Incorporating musical activities into our care homes has had a wide range of benefits.

For individuals living with dementia, musical care home activities take on an extra significance. Scientific studies have found that listening to music can provide great stimulation for the brain, not only producing a strong, positive emotional response but also reducing anxiety and stress.

What’s more, it’s been found that music can inspire reminiscence, communication, and improved cognitive skills for those with dementia.

Music facilitates non-verbal expression and can often bridge the communication gap where words might fail.

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Granny’s Beauty Saloon

This is a wonderful sensory activity that can reduce anxiety, provide reassurance and a sense of comfort.

Our object is to make our residents feel special, reduce anxiety and keep hands and nails clean.

We gather a group of residents and seat them around a table for a chat while waiting for their turn.

    We wash their hands in water, lightly massage with essential oil mixture or hand cream. Women may wish to have nails coloured, in which case involve them in the choice of colour.

    Published on Sunday, September 22, 2024

    Employee of the month – August 2024

    It’s a simple human needs to feel valued and appreciated.

    We chose you as an employee of the month, Maria.

    We observed you based on the following:

    • Achievements – Excellent 
    • Attitude – Excellent 
    • Reliability – Excellent 
    • Co-operation – Excellent 
    • Quality of work – Excellent 
    • Willingness to learn – Excellent 
    • Service to residents, relatives and other multidisciplinary team – Excellent  
    • Punctuality – Excellent 

    Thank you for all your contributions to our Thornfield family.

    Published on Saturday, August 31, 2024

    Employee of the month – July 2024

    It’s a simple human needs to feel valued and appreciated.

    We chose you as an employee of the month, Touria.

    We observed you based on the following:

    • Achievements – Excellent 
    • Attitude – Excellent 
    • Reliability – Excellent 
    • Co-operation – Excellent 
    • Quality of work – Excellent 
    • Willingness to learn – Excellent 
    • Service to residents, relatives and other multidisciplinary team – Excellent  
    • Punctuality – Excellent 

    Touria you have showed very good attitude, reliability, cooperation especially with stress. We are pleased to see that you are keen to learn new things and trying your best.

    Thank you for all your contributions to our Thornfield family.

    Published on Wednesday, July 31, 2024