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We like to ensure that all our residents enjoy sensory therapy, and for our bed patients, this is a very important actitvity.    

Complementary therapy sessions are enjoyed throughout out all our homes. The article below focuses on Natasha, who is welcomed with open arms to The Mountains. About Natasha: Natasha is a VTC qualified sports and massage therapist, she also has a Diploma in Health and Social Care which makes her suitable for therapy in a care…

Harvey visited The Mountains for a session of pet therapy! Margaret loves to play fetch with him.

Written by Marie So many people over the years have asked me about the history of The Mountains nursing home and after working 10 years in the care home, I have picked up little details here and there. I thought it would be interesting for our staff members and visitors to get a little background…

Here at The Mountains, we have started a regular weekly activity in the Garden Room. The session, led by Louise Money, a trained Dance and Movement Therapist, and supported by the staff members, is especially for the residents living with the advanced stages of dementia. The Garden Room is kept calm and quiet, allowing the…

Written by Hannah and Blodwen’s family Blodwen Jenkins Blodwen was born in March 1923 which makes her 95 this year! Blodwen lived in Aberaman then moved to Cwmdare with her husband David. She worked for Hitachi in a factory in Hirwaun. She then went on to have her children, Anne, Gillian and David, with her…

Please find a range of photos documenting what residents at The Mountains have been up to on a daily basis.

Residents at The Mountains made the most of a beautiful day and enjoyed the fresh air. Alan loves a walk around our sensory garden to have a look at our outstanding views.

Between September 2017 and February 2018, Beat It Percussion has been delivering a pilot project at The Mountains called A Gentle Beat. This project uses drums and percussion instruments to stimulate interest and communication amongst people who are at the advanced stages of dementia. Our practitioner, Louise, worked 1:1 with an identified group of 7…

Ann has been a resident at The Mountains for many years now, she likes to watch True Movies in her bedroom and loves a good natter with the staff! Ann usually does her morning arm exercises and loves a cup of coffee. When there’s entertainment on, Ann likes a little dance in her chair! Ann…