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Read about all things homecare below, including the latest care industry articles, advice, and company announcements, curated by the Cavendish Homecare Team.
May 28, 2024 Cancer Care
What is palliative care for cancer
What is palliative care for cancer Palliative care can be used at any stage of an illness if there are any distressing symptoms, such as pain or sickness. It isn’t limited to hospice or end-of-life scenarios but instead focuses on improving the quality of […]
Read moreMay 28, 2024 Palliative care
Cavendish Homecare embraces “John’s Campaign” approach to care
Dementia and John’s Campaign Dementia is incurable and terminal, yet its progression is not linear. The correct care for someone living with dementia is crucial to avoid causing more distress than a patient may already be experiencing. John’s Campaign understands and respects that individuals […]
Read moreMay 27, 2024 Dementia care
What is Lewy body dementia?
There are over 400 different types of dementia. Following Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is Lewy body dementia. Experts believe that this form of the disease accounts for 10 to 15 percent of all dementia cases. Similar to other forms of dementia, LBD is […]
Read moreMay 17, 2024 Dementia care
The different types of dementia care
Did you know that someone is diagnosed with dementia every 3 seconds worldwide? In the UK, there are almost 1 million people with dementia; but they will all be at very different stages, with different types of dementia. Because we are all different, and […]
Read moreMay 12, 2024 Homecare Services
Happy International Nurses Day
Celebrating International Nurses Day We would like to wish a Happy International Nurses day to all the hardworking nurses around the world including our nurses, nurse managers and carers who support our clients. Your contribution to our clients is what allows Cavendish Homecare to […]
Read moreMay 10, 2024 Palliative care
Dying Matters Awareness Week
Dying matters believes in an open culture that talks about death, and where people feel able to listen and support those who are planning for their end of life, who are dying and who have been bereaved. This years Dying Matters Awareness Week is […]
Read moreMay 6, 2024 Awards
Cavendish Homecare are awarded the Cavell Star Award
We are delighted to announce that Cavendish Homecare Professionals has been awarded a Cavell Star Award. The Cavell Star Awards are given to nurses and healthcare assistants who show exceptional care to their colleagues, their patients, and the patients’ families. Cavendish Homecare is awarded […]
Read moreMay 5, 2024 Stroke care
An update on stroke care
What is a stroke? A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential. The sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, […]
Read moreMay 4, 2024 New Research
In-Home Breathing Device
The NHS defines COPD as the collective name for a group of lung conditions causing breathing difficulties. The breathing problems tend to worsen overtime. Therefore, limiting normal activities such as cooking, shopping, getting dressed and personal care. However, treatment can help keep the condition under control.
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