The Concept of Identity
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and today we’re honoring it by looking at the concept of identity and what this means to people living with a Dementia. Developmental psychologist, Erik... Read more
Rachel & the Thistle Court Creatives
Thistle Court's Artist Rachel Davies has been a member of the team at Thistle Court for over 15 years. While some may consider that to make her ‘part of the... Read more
Joyce Hague: Our Nurse of Principle
Our Nurse of Principle If the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted one thing, it is the significant need we have as a society for nursing professionals. Thistle Court Care Home in... Read more
Supported & Guided: Whoever, Wherever and Whenever
National Mentoring Month The past ten months have seen us challenged in ways that we never could have ever imagined. Along with the rest of the country, we have been... Read more
Always a Choice at Thistle Court Care Home
What is life without choice? We all make choices every day that enrich our lives. What shall I watch on the TV? What shoes shall I wear? What colour shall... Read more
World Alzheimer’s Month: Snowdon Climb Fundraiser
The central support team for Thistle Court Care Home, Cwmbran have raised £1500 climbing the tallest peak in England and Wales in aid of Alzheimer’s awareness. The team who are... Read more
World Alzheimer’s Day: Let’s talk about Loneliness
The 21st of September is World Alzheimer’s Day, and the 2020 theme is, ‘Let’s talk about Dementia.’ Research has shown that people who live with a dementia are at a... Read more
Britain’s Got Talent star Sirine Jahangir sends special thank you message to Thistle Court Care Home
Sirine Jahangir, a fourteen-year-old singing sensation has sent her well wishes to everyone at Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran. The vocalist, who rose to fame performing on the show... Read more
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: An Anxious Perspective
I’m not good enough. Why did I do that? I’m wasting your time. What I’ve done is rubbish. I’ve done it wrong. They don’t believe me. Why did I say... Read more
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Wellbeing at Thistle Court Care Home
Promoting wellbeing and happiness in our home has always been at the heart of Thistle Court. This Mental Health Awareness Week we are highlighting the importance of focusing on the... Read more