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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April 11, 2023 Awareness Days

Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2023

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Raising global awareness Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, and Parkinson’s Awareness Week serves as a vital platform to highlight how the condition uniquely affects each individual’s daily life. Creative community participation Supporters are encouraged to “Light Up […]

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April 4, 2023 Private Nursing

PEG Feeding refresher course with Esnart

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Prevent infection and maintain the insertion site Keeping the area clean and monitoring for complications. Manage the PEG tube safely Know how to use clamps, attachments, and handle blockages or accidental dislodgement. Support daily living Guidance on activities, skin care, and […]

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March 10, 2023 Companion Care

Reasons why music boosts brain activity

Music holds a profound power, especially for individuals living with dementia. Beyond just entertainment, it offers a unique pathway to connection, memory, and improved well-being. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Music is a uniquely powerful tool for connection and cognition Musical aptitude and appreciation are among […]

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March 10, 2023 Private Nursing

Respite care needed for sandwich carers

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Respite care provides essential relief It allows carers to take a temporary break from caregiving, reducing stress, preventing burnout, and supporting their physical and emotional well-being. Sandwich carers face unique challenges Many carers juggle caring for both children and elderly or […]

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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 […]