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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.
November 8, 2024 Health and Wellness
How to stay healthy this winter
Cold weather can be a challenging time to stay healthy. With increasingly unpredictable weather, it is important to think about the precautions you can take. Frequent hand washing A great way to stop viruses from spreading and avoid catching a dreaded cold or flu […]
Read moreNovember 7, 2024 Mental Health
Can you make someone get help with their mental health?
Signs your loved one may be struggling with their mental health If you have noticed that someone’s behaviour has become atypical for an extended period of time, it may be an indication that professional help is needed. They may not be willing to talk […]
Read moreNovember 6, 2024 Parkinsons Care
Parkinson’s – what is the future?
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s is a condition that progressively damages parts of the brain over many years. People with Parkinson’s experience involuntary shaking, slow movement, and muscle inflexibility. An estimated 145,000 people in the UK have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. […]
Read moreOctober 31, 2024 Dementia care
What you need to know about vascular dementia
When receiving a dementia diagnosis, it is common to experience a range of emotions such as shock, disbelief, stress, hopelessness and sometimes relief. Some may struggle to deal with these emotions and may feel afraid about the future and the impact the diagnosis will […]
Read moreOctober 24, 2024 Awards
A night of recognition: Celebrating social care leadership
Last week, the Cavendish homecare team had the privilege of attending the prestigious Social Care Leadership Awards at the London Marriott Hotel. It was a truly inspiring evening that celebrated the exceptional individuals and organisations making a difference in the social care sector. The […]
Read moreOctober 11, 2024 Dementia care
What is life story work in dementia?
Everyone has their own life stories that shape us as individuals. Our life stories are varied, rich and used to communicate with the people around us. People with dementia often have problems communicating, hence the use of life story work as a way for […]
Read moreOctober 9, 2024 Dementia care
Supporting a loved one with late stage dementia
When a loved one is in the later stages of dementia, they are likely to be frailer. Furthermore, they are likely to experience severe memory loss, problems with communication and daily activities. They may also experience greater changes in behaviour and physical problems than […]
Read moreOctober 4, 2024 Cancer Care
Holistic care for cancer patients
What is holistic care for cancer? Holistic care is typically a mixture of traditional and complementary medicine. In regards to cancer, this could mean for example chemotherapy combined with acupuncture. A holistic approach to treatment of cancer could alleviate some of the side effects […]
Read moreOctober 4, 2024 Cancer Care
Mouth care for cancer patients
The effects of cancer treatment on your mouth Chemotherapy, immunotherapy and some biological therapy drugs used for treating cancer may create mouth problems. Infection Symptoms of infection can be a temperature of 37.5 degrees of Celsius and above, extremely sore mouth, white coating on […]
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