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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March 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 […]

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March 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 7 to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease, and the prevalence of Parkinson’s in the UK alone is one in 500, […]

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March 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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February 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 […]

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February 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 […]

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February 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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February 20, 2024 Hospital Discharge

What is the hospital discharge process?

The importance of preparing for your hospital discharge The journey to recovery after a hospital stay is an important period. Post-operative nursing care plays a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth transition from the hospital to home, addressing both medical needs and providing support […]

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February 17, 2024 Dementia care

Early signs of dementia

What are the early signs of dementia? Dementia is a complex disease which means the early stage symptoms can vary from one person to the next. The symptoms for dementia are not always evident right away which can sometimes mean it is not detected […]

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February 17, 2024 Dementia care

Important tips for dementia carers

Caring for someone living with dementia can be a long, stressful, and intensely emotional journey. As there is currently no cure for dementia, it is often the care and support that makes the biggest difference to a loved one’s quality of life. However, caregiving can […]