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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.
August 15, 2024 Stroke care
Mouth care for stroke patients
It may not come to mind that oral health and having a stroke are related. However, your oral health can directly affect your heart and general health. Oral bacteria and gum disease can easily find their way into your bloodstream, increasing the risk of […]
Read moreAugust 15, 2024 Stroke care
Supporting someone after a stroke
What to prepare for If your friend or loved one is a stroke surviv0r, it may be difficult to know what is the appropriate support to offer. Each person is affected by differently by a stroke and so there is no one size fits […]
Read moreAugust 9, 2024 Health and Wellness
Hearing loss explained – Types/Cause/Preventions
What is hearing loss? Hearing loss is very common nowadays with many causes, from age, genetics, and damage to the ear among the most common. Genetic hearing is the most common cause of hearing loss in babies and children, whilst age-related hearing loss in […]
Read moreAugust 7, 2024 Health and Wellness
Technology and the elderly
The role of technology in connecting people Technology brings everyone close together in a time where many of us cannot be. Especially, for those who may be shielding due to the Coronavirus. Nothing can replace a conversation with someone in person, however with loneliness […]
Read moreAugust 4, 2024 Homecare Services
The future of home nursing care: What might 2030 bring?
It’s impossible to predict the future of home care, but with developments in technology and AI (artificial intelligence) across the medical profession, it’s hard to imagine that home nursing will go unaffected. Faster diagnosis, easier ways of monitoring elderly people who struggle with mobility, […]
Read moreAugust 1, 2024 Diabetes Care
How can I support someone with diabetes
Supporting someone with diabetes can be difficult, however, there is a lot of support and information available for people living with diabetes and their loved ones. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that makes it hard for the body to use glucose for […]
Read moreAugust 1, 2024 Diabetes Care
Wound care for diabetes patients
Effect of diabetes on wound healing Diabetes mellitus is one of the leading sources of illness worldwide. Wounds can take longer to heal in people with diabetes and this may increase the danger of developing infections and other complications. For people with diabetes, wounds […]
Read moreJuly 22, 2024 Multiple Sclerosis Care
Self-care tips for multiple sclerosis
What is self-care? Self care includes all that you do to maintain good physical and mental health, enabling you to stay fit to prevent illness or accidents. Even though you may need to adapt your daily life if you are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, […]
Read moreJuly 22, 2024 Diabetes Care
Diabetic Foot Care: Your Essential Guide
How to keep your feet healthy As a result of diabetes, the nerves and blood vessels supplying the feet can be damaged. This can reduce the feeling in your feet (peripheral neuropathy) and the circulation in your feet (ischaemia). These can be gradual and […]
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