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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.
March 15, 2024 Homecare Services
Care home vs home care
As our loved ones age, their needs may change. Sometimes, additional support is necessary to ensure their safety and well-being. But with so many care options available, navigating the path forward can feel overwhelming. Two prominent choices emerge: in-home care and care homes. Levels […]
Read moreMarch 14, 2024 Parkinsons Care
10 Early warning signs of Parkinson’s
It can be difficult to tell if you or a loved one has Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that predominately affects dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain called the substantia nigra. Symptoms of Parkinson’s generally develop slowly over years. Furthermore, […]
Read moreMarch 12, 2024 Homecare Services
Cardiac and Heart Surgery Aftercare
Cardiac and heart surgery mark significant milestones in one’s journey towards better health. Whether it’s a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), heart valve repair or replacement, or any other cardiac procedure, proper aftercare is crucial for a successful recovery. Immediately after the operation Following […]
Read moreMarch 11, 2024 Live-In Care
Live-in care for dementia patients
What is Dementia? According to Dementia UK, dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders. These are conditions affecting the brain. There are over 200 subtypes of dementia. But the five most common are: Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, […]
Read moreMarch 10, 2024 Dementia care
How to care for someone with dementia
With the general population living longer, it’s predicted that by 2040 there will be 1.6 million people living with dementia in the UK. Around 85% of those are based in England, almost 6x higher than Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland combined. It is highly […]
Read moreMarch 7, 2024 Mental Health
Maintaining a healthy mind
This is a guide to managing your mental health and maintaining a healthy mind. It will contain resources and show you how Cavendish Homecare can help with an array of services and support on offer. You can also use our mental health homecare service […]
Read moreMarch 6, 2024 Diabetes Care
Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to urinate a lot and tiredness. It can also increase […]
Read moreMarch 1, 2024 Parkinsons Care
Everything you need to know about Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s disease in the world. An estimated seven to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease, and the prevalence of Parkinson’s in the UK alone is one in 500, […]
Read moreMarch 1, 2024 Health and Wellness
Gallbladder surgery
Surgical removal of the gallbladder, a procedure known as cholecystectomy, is highly prevalent. Situated in the upper right portion of the abdomen, the gallbladder is a small pouch-like organ responsible for storing bile—an essential fluid produced by the liver to aid in the digestion […]
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