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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July 22, 2023 Dementia care

Apps that empower people living with dementia

A multitude of digital apps can play a crucial role in helping patients living with health conditions, such as dementia. Dementia is a complex disease with common symptoms including memory loss, problems with concentration and difficulty in problem solving and planning. Digital apps such […]

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July 21, 2023 Post-Hospital Care

The importance of rest after surgery

Resting during the post-operative period is vital to ensure you have a safe recovery. Any procedure where anesthesia or an incision is involved carries the risk of complications and infections. Infections occur in around 5% of all surgeries and up to 33% of all […]

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July 21, 2023 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 […]

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July 11, 2023 Homecare Services

Arranging homecare support

Whether you’re advising a client, searching for yourself, or supporting a friend or family member, finding the right homecare provider can seem like a daunting task. Despite the fact that most of us will require support in managing our health and well-being at some […]

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July 9, 2023 Health and Wellness

Top tips on maintaining a healthy body weight

Tips on maintaining a healthy body weight Stay active Exercise plays a significant 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 […]

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July 4, 2023 Palliative care

When should someone be offered palliative care?

What is palliative care? The definition of palliative care, for us, is specialised medical care that provides support for people living with a chronic or life-limiting condition. This type of care can relieve the pain, symptoms and stress caused by these serious illnesses. Palliative […]

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June 28, 2023 Homecare Services

The benefits of homecare

This guide is to help you when considering homecare for a loved one. It may be that you are looking for options to complement the care that you are providing for them, or treatments they are receiving in hospital or from their doctor. Naturally, […]

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June 23, 2023 Homecare Services

What are the different types of homecare?

Homecare is defined as a type of care where individuals remain in their own homes. The Registered Nurse and Carers then travel to the patients homes to provide the necessary care needed.

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June 23, 2023 Paediatric Care

The benefits of paediatric homecare

Providing the right level of care to a child if they are disabled or sick with a more serious medical condition is very important for the child and their family. Knowing what care support is out there for your child can be difficult and confusing. […]

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