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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 24, 2020 COVID-19
The importance of washing your hands
“You can say to people: ‘Here’s one thing you can do to lower your risk.’ It’s simple. It’s right there and doesn’t cost anything. Wash your hands with soap before you touch your mouth, your nose or your eyes. It’s empowering because it does […]
Read moreMarch 10, 2020 Respite Care
Respite care needed for sandwich carers
What is Respite Care? The BBC reported that overstretched ‘sandwich carers’ are caring for their children as well as their elderly loved ones leading them to need emotional support themselves. Being a full-time carer can be very demanding physically, mentally and emotionally. In order […]
Read moreMarch 6, 2020 Alzheimer’s Care
Wearable technology detecting Alzheimer’s
There has been rapid growth in the market for smart watches and Fitbits. From counting your steps to tracking how much sleep you are getting each night, the metrics we can measure are expanding. Edon (Early detection of Neurodegenerative diseases) is spearheading a project […]
Read moreFebruary 21, 2020 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 […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2020 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 moreJanuary 24, 2020 Health and Wellness
Ways to reduce your blood pressure
What is blood pressure? We need a certain amount of pressure to push our blood around our bodies. This is known as blood pressure. ‘Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body.’ NHS Blood […]
Read moreJanuary 6, 2020 Homecare Services
The benefits of working in homecare
Benefits of working in homecare Flexible hours A benefit of home care nursing is flexible hours. If you are not looking for the typical 9-5 then you have the option to work shifts. These shift patterns can work around your lifestyle e.g. if you […]
Read moreNovember 6, 2019 Parkinsons Care
Parkinson’s – what is the future?
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s is a condition where parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. A person suffering from Parkinson’s is affected by involuntary shaking, slow movement and inflexible muscles. It is estimated that 145,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s […]
Read moreJune 12, 2019 Companion Care
Effects of quality companion care
The services included in companion care can be quite varied at times, but mainly focus on emotional support and assistance in overall health and wellbeing. For some, even those who are broadly healthy, do not have as many social interactions as preferred, which could […]
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