Articles and Advice

Read about all things homecare below, including the latest care industry articles, advice, and company announcements, curated by the Cavendish Homecare Team.

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May 4, 2024 Health and Wellness

Asthma management in children

In recent decades, CO2 and pollution levels have been on the increase, especially for those who live in major metropolitan areas.  The dust, smoke particles and traffic fumes can be devastating to a person’s lungs, children are even more at risk, as their lungs […]

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May 3, 2024 Palliative care

What does palliative care mean for cancer patients?

Palliative care often gets confused with the end of life care, but the two are different, even if they offer similar things. For cancer patients, palliative care is an integral part of treatment. This article will go over exactly what palliative care can mean, […]

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April 30, 2024 Mental Health

What are the effects of social media on mental health?

Why do we use social media? To be fulfilled in life and to have good mental health, we as humans need companionship. Social connections with our family and friends can help ease or reduce stress anxiety or depression. These connections can be found on […]

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April 26, 2024 Homecare Services

Brain Tumor Awareness Week and Wear a Hat Day

Wear a Hat Day Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. This Brain Cancer Awareness month, Cavendish Homecare is working to spread awareness of this disease by taking part in Wear a Hat Day. This […]

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April 24, 2024 Dementia care

Making your home Dementia-friendly

The way your home is designed and laid out can have a big impact on a loved one with dementia. Symptoms of memory loss, confusion and difficulty learning new things means that a loved one with dementia may forget where they are, where things […]

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April 24, 2024 Charities

Virtual TCS marathon 2024 for Cruse Bereavement Support

The Cavendish Homecare team embarked on a challenging yet rewarding journey – conquering the virtual Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Marathon! A dedicated group consisting of Sophie, Charlie, Colleen , Misha, Flames and Cathrina walked an incredible 26 miles over 8 hours, showcasing their resilience […]

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April 23, 2024 Dementia care

Playlist for Life – music and dementia charity

Playlist for Life As dementia develops over time, different parts of the brain are affected and so will different aspects of a person’s life and abilities. Common areas that may become difficult include memory, someone’s sense of time and space, language and communication. Playlist […]

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April 21, 2024 Accreditations

ISO 9001 announcement

Commitment to Excellence At Cavendish Professionals Homecare, we strive to provide the best care possible for our clients. Our reputation has been built on being professional, organised and efficient. The ethos Cavendish Professionals Homecare upholds is always providing person centered care. ISO 9001 accreditation […]

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April 19, 2024 Mental Health

How to help a person with depression

What is depression? According to Mind, a leading mental health charity, depression is: “a low mood that lasts for a long time and affects your everyday life. In its mildest form, depression can mean just being in low spirits. It doesn’t stop you from […]

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