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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March 9, 2023 End of Life Care

What are the principles of palliative care?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Holistic and life-affirming care Palliative care focuses on comfort and dignity rather than a cure. It treats the “whole person” by addressing physical pain alongside emotional, social, and spiritual needs. It is not just for the final days of life; it […]

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March 6, 2023 Alzheimer’s Care

Wearable technology detecting Alzheimer’s

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Digital biomarkers offer a new window for detection Traditional diagnosis often happens after symptoms appear, by which point significant brain damage may have already occurred. Using wearables to track digital fingerprints—such as subtle changes in walking pace, heart rate, and sleep—allows […]

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February 25, 2023 Diabetes Care

Understanding cholesterol and the power of a balanced lifestyle

Living a truly healthy lifestyle isn’t always easy, but it’s incredibly rewarding. It’s about much more than just avoiding illness; it’s about feeling good, having energy, and boosting your overall well-being. At the heart of this lies a crucial understanding of what our bodies […]

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February 15, 2023 Charities

British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation Cavendish Homecare are proud supporters of the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The BHF is a leading research charity, in the United Kingdom, supporting heart and circulatory diseases. BHF raise money to research cures and treatments and have funded over £100 million […]

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February 15, 2023 Affiliations

Implementing John’s Campaign in our care

Embracing John’s Campaign for dementia care At Cavendish Homecare we are not only inspired, but we are adapting the John’s Campaign approach into our care systems. Our nurses and carers all understand the level of care that is required for all patients and their […]

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February 15, 2023 Affiliations

The Outstanding Society

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Driving care standards The Outstanding Society is a group of elite care providers who have achieved “Outstanding” ratings from the CQC. By sharing expert knowledge and best practices, the group helps to improve the quality of adult social care across England. […]

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January 18, 2023 Holiday Care Support

Great things to pack when travelling with elderly parents

Travelling with elderly parents or relatives can bring additional challenges to a holiday plan. In this guide, we will help you to pack and prepare for the trip, giving you peace of mind. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cavendish Top Items to Pack Waterproof clothing Supportive, comfortable footwear […]

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April 29, 2022 Awards

Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Awards

The Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions of nurses and care workers within the adult social care sector in England. The awards aim to acknowledge and reward the significant and outstanding contributions of those […]

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