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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.
August 18, 2021 Cancer Care
What is a cancer care plan?
A cancer care plan is a programme that is devised by you along with your doctor and nurses. If you are diagnosed with cancer, there needs to be a plan put in place for your treatment, recovery, and everything in-between. Your cancer care plan […]
Read moreAugust 9, 2021 Health and Wellness
Hearing loss explained – Types/Cause/Preventions
What is hearing loss? Hearing loss is very common nowadays with many causes, from age, genetics, and damage to the ear among the most common. Genetic hearing is the most common cause of hearing loss in babies and children, whilst age-related hearing loss in […]
Read moreAugust 4, 2021 Dementia Care
Communicating with someone with dementia
Communicating with someone who lives dementia can be daunting. Their reality can be distorted; they can be fine one day and completely different the next; they can hold confusing conversations that make sense for them but none whatsoever for you. List of advice to […]
Read moreJuly 29, 2021 Health and Wellness
How to maintain a healthy cholesterol level?
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is made in the liver. It can also be found in some foods such as olive oil, whole grains, high fibre fruits and fatty fish. It has many important functions. For example, it helps keep […]
Read moreJuly 21, 2021 Post-Hospital Care
Osteoporosis – What exercise is best?
Types of exercises for osteoporosis management Living with osteoporosis can be difficult and can restrict aspects of life, but with exercise this is not the case. There are many forms of exercise that are perfectly safe and beneficial for you, to keep you fit […]
Read moreJuly 9, 2021 Health and Wellness
Top tips on maintaining a healthy body weight
Tips on maintaining a healthy body weight Stay active Exercise plays a massive role in your overall health and when it comes to maintaining healthy body weight. Physical activity helps you control your weight by using excess calories that would otherwise be stored as […]
Read moreJune 7, 2021 Health and Wellness
Celebrating Carers: Carer’s Week 2023
What is Carer’s week? Carer’s Week is an annual campaign which aims to raise awareness of caring. Along with highlighting the challenges unpaid Carer’s face. Furthermore, recognising the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the United Kingdom. Carer’s Week also helps people […]
Read moreMay 28, 2021 Palliative care
Cavendish Homecare embraces “John’s Campaign” approach to care
Dementia and John’s Campaign Dementia is incurable and terminal, yet its progression is not linear. The correct care for someone living with Dementia is crucial to avoid causing more distress than a patient may already be experiencing. John’s Campaign understands and respects that individuals […]
Read moreMay 27, 2021 Dementia Care
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
There are over 400 different types of dementia. Following Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is Lewy body dementia. Experts believe that this form of the disease accounts for 10 to 15 percent of all dementia cases. Similar to other forms of dementia, LBD is […]
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