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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.
February 12, 2024 Affiliations
Cavendish Homecare partners with Physical Edge
Cavendish Homecare proudly announces its partnership with Physical Edge, a collaboration aimed at providing a unified approach to clients healing journeys, ensuring comprehensive care from start to finish. About Physical Edge Physical Edge specialises in personalised pre/post-operative and rehabilitation support, offering clients access to […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2024 Cancer Care
Prostate cancer – the most common cancer
‘We’re 10 years away from prostate cancer being the most commonly diagnosed cancer.’ Prostate Cancer UK Recent news on the latest figures shows that Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer, overtaking breast cancer for the first time. Nearly 8,000 more men have […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2024 Mental Health
Talking about your mental health
Talking is the first step to maintaining good mental health and appropriately dealing with times when you feel troubled. What is Mental Health? According to Medical News Today, mental health refers to cognitive, behavioural, and emotional well-being. It is all about how people think, […]
Read moreFebruary 5, 2024 Homecare Services
Post surgery depression and emotional support
What is post-surgery depression? Post-operative depression is a complication that may arise in individuals recovering from surgery. Despite efforts to alleviate the temporary limitations and with a robust support system, the occurrence of post-operative depression is not uncommon. While those with a pre-existing baseline […]
Read moreFebruary 2, 2024 Post-Hospital Care
Post-operative care for abdominal surgery
Why is post operative care for abdominal surgery important? Following abdominal surgery, proper post-operative care is essential for a smooth and successful recovery. This is due to the intricate nature of the abdominal region and the potential for various complications. Abdominal surgeries encompasses a […]
Read moreFebruary 1, 2024 Homecare Services
Dignity in Care with Maggie Candy
On 1st February, everyone at Cavendish celebrated Dignity Action Day – A day of raising awareness and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute to upholding people’s rights to dignity. We caught up with our nursing consultant and Dignity Champion, Maggie Candy. Maggie explains what […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2024 New Research
Chocolate & Cognitive Function
There are many reasons why you might want to give someone chocolate on Valentine’s Day. There’s the tradition of it, and the idea of sweets for your sweetheart. Here’s another tempting reason: certain compounds in chocolate called cocoa flavanols which have recently been linked […]
Read moreJanuary 28, 2024 Post-Hospital Care
The role of a nurse in post-operative care
Nurses play a crucial role before, during and after surgery. Once the procedure is over, it’s usually the surgical nurses, who ensure that the patient is stable and prepare the room for the next team. After the patient is transferred to the recovery room, […]
Read moreJanuary 28, 2024 Alzheimer’s Care
Supporting a person living with dementia in cold weather
A person with dementia may struggle to explain how they’re feeling in the cold, and what they need to keep warm. They may forget to wear appropriate clothing, such as jackets, scarves, gloves, or even forget to turn on the heating. Overall, winter can […]
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