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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 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 […]
Read moreFebruary 29, 2024 Accreditations
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Safeguarding and Elevating Nursing and Midwifery Care in the UK The National Midwifery Council (NMC), with its over 808,000 registered nurses, midwives, and nursing associates, plays a vital role in ensuring everyone in the UK receives safe, effective, and compassionate care. This commitment translates […]
Read moreFebruary 23, 2024 Domiciliary Care
What is domiciliary care?
Domiciliary (or Dom Care) is, in-home care provided by a healthcare professional. This type of care allows for the patient to continue their medical treatment in the privacy of their own home, without having to stay in hospital, hospice, or a care home. Domiciliary […]
Read moreFebruary 21, 2024 Alzheimer’s Care
Questions children ask about dementia
A child’s interaction has been proven to have many benefits to people living with dementia. Their energy, engagement and smiling behaviour provide a positive environment with more conversations. However, finding the words to answer all the questions about dementia from your child can be […]
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