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!
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.