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
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
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
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
A Community-Focused Care Home in Cwmbran Thistle Court Care Home recently hosted its annual Christmas Market, welcoming the local community into the home for a festive event that proved to... Read more
Grief is not a single moment. It isn’t just the final breath, the last phone call, or the quiet closing of a door. Grief can begin long before goodbye, long before... Read more
When Freida Jones was asked to share her story, she didn’t just answer questions. She sat down with pen and paper, and hand wrote every single word. Each page carries... Read more
Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran has been buzzing with excitement after its Home Manager, Sarah Butfield, who is also a published local author, hosted a hugely successful book signing... Read more