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

    Residents were cultivating in the garden

    Gardening and time in nature can be good for physical and mental wellbeing. People often say gardening boosts their mood.

    Tending to a garden gives a sense of purpose, providing an enjoyable distraction and opportunity to focus on something positive.

    Gardening creates an opportunity for continual learning, stimulation and can inspire you to try new things.

    Choosing and talking about plants and gardening can spark conversation and build new memories

    Published on Thursday, July 11, 2024

    Employee of the month – June 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 your all contributions to our Thornfield family.

    Published on Sunday, June 30, 2024

    Residents enjoy baking fun

    Our residents and colleagues at Thornfield Care Home enjoyed an afternoon of baking this week as they took part in making cake together.


    Baking activities can be very fulfilling in care homes. They not only fill the air with delightful aromas but also offer therapeutic benefits. Baking can help residents feel engaged, boost their mood, and improve hand-eye coordination.

    Lolar visited our Thornfield Care Home

    Published on Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Employee of the month – May 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 your all contributions to our Thornfield family.

    Published on Friday, May 31, 2024

    Gardening activities for our residents

    For our residents living with dementia, gardening can bring a sense of calm. It’s also an opportunity to get involved in meaningful interactions with others, whether it’s staff or other residents.

    The physical benefits of gardening include practising dexterity skills and light exercise through weeding, potting, planting, sweeping and digging.

    Published on Sunday, May 5, 2024

    Employee of the month – April 2024

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

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

    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 your all contributions to our Thornfield family.

    Published on Tuesday, April 30, 2024